[6] Ionic Bonding

charge for silver ion

Ag⁺

charge for copper ion

Cu²⁺

charge for lead ion

Pb²⁺

charge for zinc ion

Zn ²⁺

charge for carbonate ion

CO₃^2-

charge for nitrate ion

NO₃ ^-

charge for sulphate ion

SO₄^2-

What is ionic bonding?

Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

what is ionic bonding between

metals and non metals

Why do ionic compounds with giant ionic lattices have high melting and boiling points?

Giant ionic lattices have strong electrostatic forces between the positive and negative ions. These forces require a lot of energy to overcome, resulting in high melting and boiling points.

Do ionic compounds conduct electricity when solid?

No, ionic compounds do not conduct electricity when solid because the ions are fixed in place within the lattice and cannot move.

Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten or in aqueous solution?

the ions are free to move, allowing electrical charge to flow.