ionic bonding

What are ionic compounds?

.Anions and cations in a regular lattice held together by electrostatic attraction

Define ionic bonding.

Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions

What is the chemical formula of sulfate

SO4 2-

What is the chemical formula of nitrate?

NO3 -

What is the chemical formula of manganate?

MnO4 2-

What is the chemical formula of phosphate

PO4 3-

What is the chemical formula of hydrogen carbonate

HCO3 -

How is an ionic compound formed from its ions?

x e- is transferred from metal to non metal

What factors determines strength of ionic bonding?

.Size of charge

.Size of ion

Define isoelectronic

Same num of e-

What is the smallest ion?

Higher nuclear charge

What is the trend in ionic charge going down the group?

.Ionic charge decreases

Why can ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water

Why are ionic compounds brittle