SC5 Ionic Bonding Flashcards
Define ‘bonds’
Forces of attraction that hold atoms together
Define ion
An atom or a group of atoms with a positive or negative charge
How do ions form?
When atoms gain or lose electrons in their outermost shell
What kind of ions do metals form?
Cations: positively charged, because they tend to lose electrons
What kind of ions do non-metals form?
Anions: negatively charged, because they tend to gain electrons
Explain the what dot and cross diagrams are
- models the transfer of electrons between two atoms
- one atom will have electrons represented by dots
- and the other will have electrons represented by a cross
- the non-metal will gain electrons, which will be different to the shapes used to represent its own electrons
Describe the limitations in dot and cross diagrams.
Doesn’t show the three-dimensional shape of the molecule.
Why do ionic bonds occur?
So that atoms can gain a full outer shell
What is an ionic lattice?
The regular arrangement of ions in an ionic substance
How do we work out the number of electrons in an ionic substance?
- Work out how many electrons a neutral atom would have (same as the proton number)
- Work out how many electrons have been lost or gained
- -ve means electrons have been gained
- +ve means electrons have been lost
- Calculate the number of ions in an atom plus electrons gained or minus electrons lost
How will elements in group 1 form ions?
They will lose the electron in their outermost shell and form 1+ ions
How will elements in group 2 form ions?
They will lose the two electrons in their outermost shell and form 2+ ions
How will elements in group 6 form ions?
They will gain two electrons in their outermost shell and form 2- ions
Why is the ionic lattice formed in ionic substances?
Ions attract each other and form a regular pattern with oppositely charged ions next to each other
What are ionic bonds?
Strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions, which spread in all directions within an ionic lattice