Chemistry Ionic Bonding

How are ions formed?

Ions are formed by electrons being either gained or lost

Charge of Ag

+

Charge of Cu (II)

2+

Charge of Fe (II) and Fe (III)

2+, 3+

Charge of Pb

2+

Charge of Zn

2+

Ionic Bonding Definition

Ionic Bonding is the strong electrostatic attraction between opposite charged ions

Why do giant ionic latices have high MP and BP?

Giant ionic latices have high MP and BP as a great deal of thermal energy is needed to overcome the many strong ionic bonds to turn the substance from a solid to a liquid

Why don’t GIL conduct electricity?

When solid, if a PD is applied, the ions are attracted to the charges, but the ion are unable to move as they are fixed

Why do GIL conduct electricity when molten or aqueous?

The hydrated ions are able to move in aqueous, and when molten the many strong ionic bonds are broken and the ions are able to move.