Ionic and Metallic Bonding

Front

What do anions gain during ionic bonding?

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Electrons

Front

What is a repeating pattern of alternating positively and negatively charged ions called?

Back

Crystal lattice

Front

What is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?

Back

Brittle

Front

What is the name of the compound Na₂(SO₄)?

Back

Sodium sulfate

Front

What type of bond is formed when metals bond with non-metals?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

Positive

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

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Negative

Front

What type of structure do ionic compounds form?

Back

Crystal lattice structure

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the general formula for an ionic compound?

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The formula is based on the ratio of cations to anions that results in a neutral compound.