Ionic Bonding (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

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Ionic Bonding
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Particles transferred in ionic bonding

Electrons (from metal to non-metal)

Force holding ions together in ionic bond

Electrostatic attraction

What metals become in ionic bonding

Positively charged ions (cations)

What non-metals become in ionic bonding

Negatively charged ions (anions)

Structure of ionic compounds

Giant ionic lattice

Why ionic compounds have high m.p./b.p.

Strong electrostatic forces between ions require large energy to overcome

When ionic compounds conduct electricity

When molten or dissolved in water

Charge on Group 1 metal ions

+1

Charge on Group 2 metal ions

+2

Formula of sulfate ion

SO42−SO_4^{2-}

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