Use simple dotcross
diagrams to describe how
atoms bond through ionic
bonding.
Learning outcomes
4.
Compounds contain ametal and a non-metal
Metals form + ions(and hydrogen) Non-
metals form negative ions
Ionic bonding
5.
Electron configuration ofmetal ions
Na (Z = 11) 2,8,1
S (Z= 16) 2,8,6
Na+
2,8
S2-
2, 8
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6.
Conducts electricity whenMOLTEN
or in SOLUTION(aq)
High melting point and boiling point
hard solids
Properties of Ionic compounds
Form crystalline structures
7.
Non directional bondsThe
strength of the bond equal
in all directions
Forces between the ions
are very strong