ionic bonds
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what are ionic bonds held together by
Electrostatic forces of attraction. This is between ions of oppositely charged bonds
what determines how reactive the atom is
how easily it can get a full outer shell of electrons
does a metal always lose or gain electrons and what charge does it then obtain
lose - positive
does a non metal lose or gain electrons and what charge does it then obtain
gain - negative
when are ionic compounds formed
when electrons are transferred from metals to non- metals.
do ionic compounds have low or high melting and boiling points
high due to strong electrostatic forces between the ions
can ionic compounds conduct electricity
yes, they are free to move and therefore to carry a charge
how flexible are ionic compounds
not at all, theyre very brittle as when the layers move charges will align and repel causing the structure to break
are ionic compounds soluble in water
yes