Ionic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is ionic bonding?
A
Strong electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions
2
Q
What happens in ionic bonding?
A
Electrons transfer to the outer shell of the metal to the non-metal
3
Q
Positive ion
A
Cation
4
Q
Negative ion
A
Anion
5
Q
properties of ionic bonding
A
- brittle
- crystalline in nature
- have strong forces of attraction because of presence of opposing ions
- have a high melting and boiling point
- conduct electricity in the molten and solution form
6
Q
why do ions not conduct electricity when they are solid
A
the ions are fixed in position and are not free to move around.
