4.1.1 - Fundamentals of Ionic Bonding
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What is an ionic bond?
💡 Hint: Think about how metal and nonmetal interact.
Name the ion formed when sodium loses an electron.
💡 Hint: What charge does sodium gain after losing an electron?
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What type of bond forms between cations and anions?
💡 Hint: Recall the charge nature of the ions involved.
True or False: Ionic compounds conduct electricity in solid form.
💡 Hint: Consider the mobility of charged particles.
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Calculate the theoretical lattice energy for an ionic compound formed from magnesium and chlorine, given the respective ionic charges.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of charge and radius on lattice energy.
Design an experiment to determine the solubility of different ionic compounds in water and analyze the results.
💡 Hint: Think about how to control the variables in your experiment.
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