ionic bonds

Question 1

what are ionic bonds held together by

Answer 1

Electrostatic forces of attraction. This is between ions of oppositely charged bonds

Question 2

what determines how reactive the atom is

Answer 2

how easily it can get a full outer shell of electrons

Question 3

does a metal always lose or gain electrons and what charge does it then obtain

Answer 3

lose - positive

Question 4

does a non metal lose or gain electrons and what charge does it then obtain

Answer 4

gain - negative

Question 5

when are ionic compounds formed

Answer 5

when electrons are transferred from metals to non-
metals.

Question 6

do ionic compounds have low or high melting and boiling points

Answer 6

high due to strong electrostatic forces between the ions

Question 7

can ionic compounds conduct electricity

Answer 7

yes, they are free to move and therefore to carry a charge

Question 8

how flexible are ionic compounds

Answer 8

not at all, theyre very brittle as when the layers move charges will align and repel causing the structure to break

Question 9

are ionic compounds soluble in water

Answer 9

yes