Ionic Bonds and Compounds

These flashcards cover key concepts related to ionic bonds and compounds, including definitions and properties.

Ionic Bond

The electrostatic force that holds oppositely charged particles together in an ionic compound.

Ionic Compound

A compound that contains ionic bonds.

Binary Ionic Compound

A compound that contains only two different elements—a metallic cation and a nonmetallic anion.

Polyatomic Ionic Compound

A compound that contains more than two elements including a polyatomic ion and either a metallic cation or nonmetallic anion.

Ionic Crystal

The repeating pattern of particle packing in an ionic compound.

Crystal Lattice

The three-dimensional geometric arrangement of particles in ionic compounds.

Electrolyte

An ion in aqueous solution that conducts electricity.

Chemical Nomenclature

A systematic way of naming chemical compounds.

Roman Numerals

Used to represent the oxidation state of an element in chemical nomenclature.

Transition Metals

Metals in the 'B' group that can have varying charges.