Ionic Bonding (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): 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 happens to metal atoms when forming ions?
What happens to metal atoms when forming ions?
They lose electrons
Why do metal atoms form positively charged ions?
Why do metal atoms form positively charged ions?
More protons than electrons
What happens to non-metal atoms when forming ions?
What happens to non-metal atoms when forming ions?
They gain electrons
Why do non-metal atoms form negatively charged ions?
Why do non-metal atoms form negatively charged ions?
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
How do ionic bonds form?
How do ionic bonds form?
Atoms transfer electrons
What force holds ions together in an ionic bond?
What force holds ions together in an ionic bond?
Electrostatic forces
How do ions arrange themselves in ionic compounds?
How do ions arrange themselves in ionic compounds?
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 between ions
When can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
When can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
When melted or dissolved in water