GCSE Chemistry: Ionic Bonding
Ionic bonding occurs between metals and non-metals. It involves the transfer of electrons and is held together by strong electrostatic forces.
Do you know why ionic compounds have high melting points?
What is GCSE Chemistry: Ionic Bonding?
"Ionic bonding is the strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions formed by electron transfer."
What type of force holds an ionic lattice together?
What happens to the electrons in ionic bonding?
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
Ionic Bond Properties
Ionic bonds are formed by the transfer of electrons from metal to non-metal.
Metals form positive ions; non-metals form negative ions.
Giant ionic lattices are held together by electrostatic forces.
They conduct electricity when molten or in solution.
Always remember that ionic compound formulas must be neutral - positive and negative charges must cancel out.
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