Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Ionic bonding is…
A
Bonding in which there has been a transfer of electrons from one atom to another to produce ions
2
Q
Ionic Substances are held together by…
A
Strong electrostatic attractions between positive and negative ions
3
Q
Ions are formed when…
A
It gains or loses electrons
4
Q
Cations are…
A
Positive ions
5
Q
Anions are…
A
Negative ions
6
Q
Charge 1+
A
Ag
Cu
NH4
7
Q
Charge 2+
A
Cu Co Ni Zn Fe
8
Q
Charge 3+
A
Cr
Fe
9
Q
Charge 1-
A
OH
NO3
HCO3
10
Q
Charge 2-
A
CO3
SO4
11
Q
Charge 3-
A
P
PO4
N (nitride)
12
Q
Ionic Compounds have … Boiling points and attraction between the ions
A
High
13
Q
Ionic bonds always produce
A
Giant structures
14
Q
Ions form closely packed…
A
Regular lattice arrangement
15
Q
An ionic crystal consists of…
A
Giant three dimensional lattices held together by strong electrostatic attractions between positive and negative ions
