What does ionic bonding occur between?
Metals and non-metals
What do metal atoms lose to form?
Lose electrons to form posi+ive ions
What do non-metals gain to form?
Tend to gain electrons to form negative ions
What holds ionic compounds together?
Strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions
What do ionic compounds form?
Giant lattices
What are the boiling/melting points in ionic compounds?
High
Do ionic compounds conduct electricity? Why?
No because the ions are not free to move
What do ionic compounds do when melted or dissolved?
Conduct electricity as the ions are now free to move