Ionic Bonding Y12 W8 Ex1

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10 questions

Note from the author:

1   know that ionic bonding is the strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
3   be able to describe the formation of ions in terms of loss or gain of electrons
4  be able to draw dot-and-cross diagrams to show electrons in cations and anions

Draw dot and cross diagram - Lithium fluoride

Draw dot and cross diagram - Magnesium chloride

Ionic Bonding Y12 W8 Ex1

Ionic Bonding Y12 W8 Ex1

Draw dot and cross diagram - Lithium fluoride

Draw dot and cross diagram - Magnesium chloride

Draw dot and cross diagram - Lithium Oxide

Draw dot and cross diagram - Calcium sulfide

Why do metals form positive ions, while non-etals form negative ions?

Use dot and cross diagram to show the electronic changes that occur during the reaction between calcium and fluorine.

Suggest why the strength of ionic bonding is greater in sodium fluoride than in potassium fluoride

Suggest why the strength of ionic bonding in calcium oxide is approximately four times larger than potassium fluoride

Draw dot and cross diagram - Lithium fluoride

Draw dot and cross diagram - Magnesium chloride

Draw dot and cross diagram - Lithium Oxide

Draw dot and cross diagram - Calcium sulfide

Why do metals form positive ions, while non-etals form negative ions?

Use dot and cross diagram to show the electronic changes that occur during the reaction between calcium and fluorine.

Suggest why the strength of ionic bonding is greater in sodium fluoride than in potassium fluoride

Suggest why the strength of ionic bonding in calcium oxide is approximately four times larger than potassium fluoride