ionic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
what is ionic bonding
A
the transferring of electrons
2
Q
why do elements ionic bond
A
to get a full outer shell
3
Q
when an element looses an electron what happens
A
it becomes positive
4
Q
when an element gains an electron what happens
A
it becomes negative
5
Q
what do ionic compounds have
A
a regular lattice structure
6
Q
what does the lattice structure contain
A
-strong electrostatic forces of attraction
7
Q
what do all ionic compounds have
A
- high boiling point
- high melting temperature
- hard to dissolve
- carry an electronic current
