CC5b Flashcards
1
Q
what are ionic compounds
A
a compound formed by the loss and gain of electrons the atoms are held by electrostatic forces
2
Q
describe the lattice structure in an ionic compound
A
the electrostatic force allows billions of ions to be packed together in a regular repeating arrangement
3
Q
why would an ionic compound form a crystal
A
because of the regular lattice structure
4
Q
what is the charge of an ionic compound
A
No charge
