Ionic, Covalent & Metallic Bond (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is an ion?
What is an ion?
An atom or group of atoms with a charge
Why do atoms form ions?
Why do atoms form ions?
To achieve a full outer shell
What do metal atoms do to form ions?
What do metal atoms do to form ions?
Lose electrons
Why are cations positively charged?
Why are cations positively charged?
More protons than electrons
How many electrons does a sodium atom lose to form ?
How many electrons does a sodium atom lose to form ?
One
What do non-metal atoms do to form ions?
What do non-metal atoms do to form ions?
Gain electrons
How many electrons does oxygen gain to form ?
How many electrons does oxygen gain to form ?
Two
Between which types of atoms do ionic bonds form?
Between which types of atoms do ionic bonds form?
A metal and a non-metal
What force holds ions together in an ionic bond?
What force holds ions together in an ionic bond?
Electrostatic forces
What structure do ions form in ionic compounds?
What structure do ions form in ionic compounds?
Giant ionic lattice
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
Strong forces between ions
When can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
When can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
When melted or dissolved in water