Topic 2 Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is ionic bonding between
A
A metal and a nonmetal
2
Q
Why are oppositely charged ions attracted
A
Electrostatic forces (ionic bonds)
3
Q
What are ionic bonds represented by
A
Dot and cross diagrams
4
Q
Disadvantage of dot and cross diagrams
A
Don’t show the structure ,size ,or how they are arranged