4.2.1 - Ionic bonding is one of the primary ways atoms achieve stability
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Define ionic bonding in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of metals and non-metals.
What is a cation?
💡 Hint: Think about which type of elements usually lose electrons.
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What is ionic bonding?
💡 Hint: Think about how ionic compounds form.
True or False: Ionic compounds can conduct electricity in their solid form.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to ionic compounds when they are melted or dissolved.
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Explain the relationship between the structure of ionic compounds and their physical properties. Use sodium chloride as an example.
💡 Hint: Discuss both melting points and brittleness in your explanation.
Given the following elements: Calcium (Ca), Fluorine (F). Predict the formula of the compound formed and explain the charges on the ions.
💡 Hint: Consider the charges and how they balance each other.
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