Ionic bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions) that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What are cations?

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Cations are positively charged ions that are formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What are anions?

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Anions are negatively charged ions that are formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the Octet Rule?

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The Octet Rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons in order to have eight electrons in their outermost shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?

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Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points due to the strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the oppositely charged ions.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is a crystal lattice structure?

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A crystal lattice structure is a three-dimensional arrangement of ions in an ionic compound, where each ion is surrounded by ions of opposite charge.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in ionic bonding?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons. In ionic bonding, a large difference in electronegativity between two atoms leads to the formation of ions.

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What are some common properties of ionic compounds?

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Common properties of ionic compounds include high melting and boiling points, solubility in water, and electrical conductivity when dissolved in water or molten.

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What is the role of electron transfer in ionic bonding?

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Electron transfer is the process by which one atom donates electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of cations and anions that are held together by ionic bonds.