Ionic Bonding Flashcard

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What is the nature of ionic compounds in terms of physical strength?

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Ionic compounds are hard but brittle.

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What is chemical bonding?

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Chemical bonding is the force that holds atoms together.

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How do ionic compounds conduct electricity?

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Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

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What happens to the electrons in a metallic bond?

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In a metallic bond, electrons form a 'sea' of electrons.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What are the characteristics of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points, are soluble in water, and conduct electricity when dissolved.

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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, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is lattice energy?

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Lattice energy is the energy released when ions in the gas phase form an ionic solid.

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What is the role of electronegativity in ionic bonding?

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons; a large difference in electronegativity between two atoms leads to ionic bonding.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged entity composed of two or more atoms bonded together.