Gen Chem II

Valence electrons are the only ones we are interested in when it comes to __________.

chemical bonding.

The octet rule states that atoms will gain, lose, or share electrons until they have __________ valence electrons.

8 (or 2 for H and Li).

Lattice energy is the energy required to separate 1 mol of an ionic solid into __________ ions.

gaseous.

The extra stability that accompanies the formation of the crystal lattice is measured as __________ energy.

lattice.

Ionic compounds are characterized as being __________ and brittle solids.

hard.

Larger lattice energy results in a __________ melting point.

higher.

To keep track of valence electrons, we will use __________ electron-dot structures.

Lewis.

In an ionic bond, Sodium (Na) loses electrons to form __________ (g) and Chlorine (Cl) gains electrons to form __________ (g).

Na+; Cl-.

The Born-Haber Cycle breaks down the reaction to form ionic crystals into a series of __________.

steps.

The relationship between cation charge and lattice energy is described by __________ Law.

Coulomb's.