Ionic Bonding Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is ionic bonding
A
Atoms either gain or lose electrons in order to reach noble gas configuration
2
Q
Why do atoms bond
A
Atoms bond to become more stable. By achieving noble gas configuration
3
Q
What is an ionic lattice
A
Millions of ions that are packed together In a regular cubic arrangement joined by ionic bonds
4
Q
What are ions held together by
A
Ions are held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction
5
Q
What is a poly atomic ion
A
When there are more than 2 atoms involved in ionic bonding or when an ion contains more than 1 atom
