Ionic bonding (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is an ion?
What is an ion?
An atom with a positive or negative charge
Why do atoms form ions?
Why do atoms form ions?
To achieve a full outer shell of electrons
Which type of atoms tend to lose electrons?
Which type of atoms tend to lose electrons?
Metal atoms
Why does losing electrons create a positive ion?
Why does losing electrons create a positive ion?
More protons than electrons
Which type of atoms tend to gain electrons?
Which type of atoms tend to gain electrons?
Non-metal atoms
Why does gaining electrons create a negative ion?
Why does gaining electrons create a negative ion?
More electrons than protons
Between which types of atoms do ionic bonds usually form?
Between which types of atoms do ionic bonds usually form?
A metal and a non-metal
What is transferred when an ionic bond forms?
What is transferred when an ionic bond forms?
Electrons
What holds positive and negative ions together in an ionic bond?
What holds positive and negative ions together in an ionic bond?
Electrostatic forces
What structure do ions form in an ionic compound?
What structure do ions form in an ionic compound?
A giant ionic lattice
Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?
Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?
Strong forces of attraction between ions
When can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
When can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
When melted or dissolved in water