3.3 ionic bonding Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
How are ionic compounds held together?
A
They are held together by strong forces of attraction between their oppositely charged ions. This is called ionic bonding.
2
Q
What groups can form ionic compounds?
A
Group 1, group 7, group 2 (forming 2+ ions), and group 6 (forming 2- ions)
3
Q
What is a giant structure?
A
A giant covalent structure is a huge 3-D network of covalently bonded atoms
4
Q
What is a giant lattice?
A
A giant lattice is a huge 3-D network of atoms or ions
