Ionic Bond: A type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically resulting from electron transfer between metals and nonmetals.
Cation: A positively charged ion formed when an atom loses one or more electrons (e.g., Na⁺).
Anion: A negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains one or more electrons (e.g., Cl⁻).
Electronegativity Difference: The difference in electronegativity values between two atoms; a difference greater than 1.7 generally indicates ionic bonding.
Lattice Structure: The regular, repeating three-dimensional arrangement of ions in an ionic compound, maximizing electrostatic attraction.
Ionic Compound: A compound composed of ions held together by ionic bonds, exhibiting high melting points, solubility in water, and electrical conductivity in molten or aqueous states.
1. What does ionic bonding primarily involve?
2. What is the primary mechanism behind ionic bond formation?
3. Which of the following compounds is an example of a covalent compound?
Ionic Bond — definition?
Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Ionic Bond — definition?
Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Covalent Bond — role?
Shares electrons to achieve stability.
Cation — role?
Positively charged ion formed by loss of electrons.
Metallic Bond — function?
Delocalized electrons enable conductivity and malleability.
Anion — role?
Negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.
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