Ionic Bonds and Compounds

Flashcards covering key concepts related to ionic bonds, their properties, and how to name ionic compounds.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between metals and nonmetals.

Naming Ionic Compounds

The metal is always listed first, followed by the nonmetal which ends with the suffix -ide.

Characteristics of Ionic Compounds

They dissolve easily in water and polar solvents and conduct electricity in solution.

Ionic Compound Formation

Ionic compounds tend to form crystals with high melting temperatures.

Valence Electrons

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

Oxidation Number

The charge of an atom in a compound, indicating the number of electrons gained or lost.

Sodium Chloride

An example of a simple ionic compound where sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl) are bonded.

Subscripts in Compounds

Numbers used in formulas to indicate the number of each type of atom in the compound.

Metal and Nonmetal

Metals tend to lose electrons and form positive ions, while nonmetals gain electrons to form negative ions.

Common Ionic Charges

Examples include +1 for sodium, +2 for beryllium, and -1 for fluorine.