ionic compounds

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    • What is an ionic compound made of?
      Charged particles called ions
    • What structure do ionic compounds have?
      A giant lattice structure
    • What causes the strong attraction in ionic compounds?
      Strong electrostatic forces of attraction
    • What is an ion?
      Electrically charged particle
    • How is an ion formed?
      When an atom gains or loses electrons
    • What is the smallest part of an element that can exist?
      An atom
    • What happens to metal atoms when they form ions?
      They lose electrons to form positive ions
    • What charge do non-metal atoms have when they form ions?
      They gain electrons to form negative ions
    • What is the electronic structure of ions formed from non-metals?
      Same as a noble gas
    • How is the charge on ions from groups 6 and 7 determined?
      Equal to (8 minus group number)
    • What is the charge on a sodium ion?
      +1
    • What is the charge on a magnesium ion?
      2+
    • What is the charge on an oxide ion?
      2-
    • What is the charge on a chloride ion?
      -1
    • If sulfur is in group 6, what is the charge on its ions?
      Negative, charge is 2
    • What is the charge on iodine ions from group 7?
      Negative, charge is 1
    • What are the properties of ionic compounds?
      • High melting and boiling points
      • Conduct electricity when dissolved in water
      • Form crystal lattice structures
    • What is the process of forming ionic bonds?
      1. Metal atoms lose electrons
      2. Non-metal atoms gain electrons
      3. Formation of positive and negative ions
      4. Electrostatic attraction between ions
    • What are the charges and symbols for common ions?
      • Sodium (Na) +1
      • Magnesium (Mg) 2+
      • Oxide (O) 2-
      • Chloride (Cl) -
    • How do metal and non-metal atoms differ in ion formation?
      • Metals lose electrons to form positive ions
      • Non-metals gain electrons to form negative ions
    • What is an ionic compound made up of?
      Charged particles called ions
    • What structure do ionic compounds have?
      Giant lattice structure
    • What type of forces hold ionic compounds together?
      Strong electrostatic forces of attraction
    • What forms positive and negative ions?
      Metal reacts with non-metal
    • How are electrons transferred in ionic bonding?
      From metal atoms to non-metal atoms
    • What is an ionic bond?
      Attraction between oppositely charged ions
    • What do dot and cross diagrams represent?
      Transfer of electrons between atoms
    • When sodium reacts with chlorine, what happens to the electrons?
      Electrons transfer from sodium to chlorine
    • What is the process of ionic bonding?
      • Positive and negative ions form
      • Metal transfers electrons to non-metal
      • Oppositely charged ions attract each other
    • What are the properties of ionic compounds?
      • High melting and boiling points
      • Conduct electricity when dissolved in water
      • Form crystalline structures
    • What is the smallest part of an element that can exist?
      An atom
    • What do the outer electrons in a dot and cross diagram represent?
      Electrons involved in bonding
    • What is formed when magnesium chloride is created?
      Electrons are transferred from magnesium to chlorine
    • What are the steps to draw a dot and cross diagram for ionic bonding?
      1. Identify the metal and non-metal
      2. Show outer electrons as dots and crosses
      3. Indicate electron transfer
      4. Represent the resulting ions
    • What is the ionic bond in sodium chloride formed from?
      Transfer of electrons from sodium to chlorine
    • What does the term 'ionic lattice' refer to?
      The regular arrangement of ions in ionic compounds
    • How does the ionic lattice affect the properties of ionic compounds?
      It contributes to high melting and boiling points
    • What is an ionic compound made of?
      Charged particles called ions
    • What structure does an ionic compound have?
      Giant lattice structure
    • What holds the ionic lattice together?
      Strong electrostatic forces of attraction
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