FUNCHEM 6 Ionic Bonding and the "electrolyte status" of body fluid

What is the Octet Rule?

The Octet Rule states that an atom other than hydrogen tends to form bonds until it is surrounded by eight valence electrons.

What is an ionic bond?

Ionic bond is the electrostatic force that holds the cations and anions in an ionic compound.

What is a covalent bond?

A covalent bond is formed when atoms share one or more pair of electrons. 

State what is Ionic, Polar covalent or Pure covalent based off the difference in electronegativity.

Ionic: >2.0

Polar covalent: 0.3-2.0

Pure Covalent: 0

State some of the properties of ionic compounds.

Can form lattice structures

Have high melting points

Generally soluble in water

What are electrolytes?

Electrolyte is a substance that when dissolved in water, results in a solution that can conduct electricity