Chemistry - Ionic Bonding

• What is the main topic of the introduction provided in the study material?

  Ionic bonding
• How do ionic bonds form according to the study material?

  They form through the electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions.
• What are the key properties of ionic compounds mentioned in the study material?

  • High melting and boiling points
  • Conduct electricity when dissolved in water
  • Form crystal lattice structures
• What are the key terms associated with ionic bonding mentioned in the study material?

  ionic compounds, ion, electrostatic, attraction, positive, negative, bonding, dot and cross
• What visual representation is used to show how ionic bonds form?

  Dot and cross diagrams
• What is the purpose of the introduction to ionic bonding in the study material?

  To show how ionic bonds form and describe key properties of ionic compounds.
• What is the significance of the electrostatic attraction in ionic bonding?


  It holds the positive and negative ions together in an ionic compound.
• How does the dot and cross diagram help in understanding ionic bonding?

  It visually represents the transfer of electrons between atoms to form ions.
• What does the term "ion" refer to in the context of ionic bonding?

  An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a charge.
• How does the concept of positive and negative ions relate to ionic bonding?

  Positive ions (cations) and negative ions (anions) attract each other to form ionic bonds.
• When does ionic bonding occur?


  When one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another atom, resulting in ions with opposite electrostatic charges.
• What occurs between metal and nonmetal atoms?


  Ion transfer: metal atom loses electrons, nonmetal atom gains electrons
• Which atom loses electrons?

  Metal atom
• Which atom gains electrons?

  Nonmetal atom
• Purpose of ion transfer


  To stabilize the atoms and form ionic bonds
• Why do metal atoms tend to lose electrons?


  To achieve a full outer energy level
• Why do nonmetal atoms tend to gain electrons?


  To achieve a full outer energy level