Ionic Bonding Concepts

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How are electrons transferred in an ionic bond?

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They are transferred from a metal atom to a non-metal atom.

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Non-metal atoms gain electrons to form?

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A negative ion.

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Metal atoms lose electrons to form?

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A positive ion.

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What is the charge of an aluminium ion (group 3)?

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3+

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Ionic compounds have high melting points because.......

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They are giant structures with strong ionic bonds which need a lot of energy to break them down.

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Ionic bonding happens between

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A metal and a non-metal.

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Bromine is in group 7 of the periodic table. What is the charge on a Bromide ion?

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Bromine typically gains one electron to form a Br-1 ion.

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Ionic substances do not conduct electricity when solid, why?

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The ions cannot move.

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Ionic substances conduct electricity when molten or in solution because...?

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The ions can move.

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What types of elements must an ionic compound contain?

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A metal and a non-metal.