Ionic Bonding

• Ionic compounds are made up of a metal and at least one non-metal
• Metal atoms lose electrons forming positive ions
• Non-metal atoms gain electrons forming negative ions
• Lattice Structure

  Regular arrangement of ions where each positive ion is surrounded by negative ions
• Ionic Compounds

  • form through electron gain/loss
  • electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
  • high melting and boiling points
  • soluble in water
  • conducts electricity, only when melted or dissolved