Ionic Bonding
Chemistry ⇒ Chemical Bonding and Structure
Ionic Bonding starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A student dissolves NaCl in water. Explain why the solution conducts electricity.
Describe the lattice structure of an ionic compound.
Describe the process by which sodium and chlorine form an ionic bond.
Describe two differences between ionic and covalent compounds.
Explain why ionic compounds are brittle.
Explain why lithium fluoride (LiF) is more stable than lithium iodide (LiI).
Explain why magnesium oxide (MgO) has a higher melting point than sodium chloride (NaCl).
A student dissolves NaCl in water. Explain why the solution conducts electricity.
Which of the following best describes an ionic bond?
(1) A bond formed by sharing electrons
(2) A bond formed by transferring electrons
(3) A bond formed by overlapping orbitals
(4) A bond formed by delocalized electrons
Which of the following best describes the electron configuration of a chloride ion (Cl−)?
(1) Same as argon
(2) Same as neon
(3) Same as sodium
(4) Same as potassium
Which of the following best explains why solid NaCl does not conduct electricity?
(1) Ions are free to move
(2) Electrons are delocalized
(3) Ions are fixed in place
(4) It contains covalent bonds
Which of the following is NOT a property of ionic compounds?
(1) High melting point
(2) Conduct electricity when molten
(3) Soft and flexible
(4) Usually soluble in water
Fill in the blank: In the formula for calcium chloride, CaCl2, the subscript '2' indicates there are two ________ ions for every calcium ion.
Fill in the blank: The charge on the oxide ion is ________.
Fill in the blank: The electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions is called an ________ bond.
Fill in the blank: The energy required to separate one mole of an ionic compound into its gaseous ions is called ________ energy.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Ionic bonds can form between two nonmetals.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Ionic compounds are usually soluble in non-polar solvents.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Ionic compounds conduct electricity in the solid state.
True or False: Ionic compounds generally have high melting and boiling points.
