3.1.1 - Ionic Bonding
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What is formed when a metal loses electrons?
💡 Hint: Think of the charge associated with electron loss.
What type of bond forms between a metal and a non-metal?
💡 Hint: Recall the process of electron transfer.
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What is the charge of a cation?
💡 Hint: Remember the model of electron transfer.
True or False: Ionic compounds can conduct electricity in solid form.
💡 Hint: Think about mobility of the ions.
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Explain how the properties of ionic compounds relate to their ionic bonds, including examples.
💡 Hint: Think of how each property arises from the structure and bonding.
Given a scenario where NaCl and KI are soaked in water, predict their behavior and the resulting solution properties.
💡 Hint: Consider the solubility of ionic compounds in water and the mobility of ions.
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