P1P2C5 - Ionic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What are cations?
A
Positive ions
2
Q
What are anions?
A
Negative ions
3
Q
How do you name a ionic compound?
A
Ionic compounds made from 2 different elements end in -ide.
Ionic compounds made from 3 or more different elements end in -ate.
4
Q
What do we call the electrostatic forces that hold ionic lattices together?
A
Ionic bonds
5
Q
What are ionic lattices held by?
A
Electrostatic force of attraction
6
Q
What is an ionic bond?
A
A metal atom transfers electrons to a non-metal atom, so both have a complete outer shell.
7
Q
What are the properties of ionic compounds?
A
Liquid - conduct electricity
Solid - cant conduct
High melting + boiling points
