The Ionic Model
Học bằng cách chơi
Trả lời những câu hỏi này để kiếm năng lượng, rồi câu cá và khám phá. Không cần tài khoản.
Ghi chú bài học
Forming Ions
- Ionic bonds form by the transfer of electrons from a metallic element to a non-metallic element.
- Metals lose electrons from their valence shell to form positively charged cations.
- Non-metal atoms gain electrons to form negatively charged anions.
- After electron transfer, ions usually have the same electronic configuration as a noble gas.
- For example, Na⁺ has the configuration [2,8] like neon, and Cl⁻ has [2,8,8] like argon.
- The group number of an element helps predict how many electrons it will lose or gain.
Formation of ions

Binary Ionic Compounds
- A binary ionic compound is composed of ions of two different elements: a metal cation and a non-metal anion.
- Ionic bonding is the force of attraction between oppositely charged species/ions.
- The strong electrostatic attractions between cations and anions require a lot of energy to overcome, giving ionic compounds high melting points.
- Binary ionic compounds are named with the cation first, followed by the anion with the suffix -ide (e.g. sodium iodide).
- Ionic compounds are electrically neutral; the total positive charge equals the total negative charge.
Charges on Ions
- Group 1, 2 and 13 metals form ions with charges of +1, +2 and +3 respectively.
- Transition elements can form ions with variable charges, shown by Roman numerals in names (Stock notation), e.g. copper(II) oxide has Cu²⁺.
- Non-metals in Group 17 gain 1 electron and have a 1− charge, e.g. Br⁻.
- Non-metals in Group 16 gain 2 electrons and have a 2− charge, e.g. O²⁻.
- Non-metals in Group 15 gain 3 electrons and have a 3− charge, e.g. N³⁻.
- Some non-metals form positive ions, such as ammonium, NH₄⁺, and hydrogen, H⁺.
Polyatomic Ions
- Polyatomic ions are ions made up of more than one type of atom, also called compound negative ions.
- The seven polyatomic ions you need to know are: ammonium NH₄⁺, hydroxide OH⁻, nitrate NO₃⁻, hydrogencarbonate HCO₃⁻, carbonate CO₃²⁻, sulfate SO₄²⁻, and phosphate PO₄³⁻.
- When more than one polyatomic ion is needed in a formula, it is placed in brackets with the number outside, e.g. Ca(NO₃)₂.
- To determine a formula, balance the positive and negative charges so they cancel out.
Ionic Lattices
- An ionic lattice is a crystalline structure formed by ions in a regular, repeating pattern.
- The lattice consists of alternating cations and anions, arranged so that positive and negative charges cancel out, making the lattice overall electrically neutral.
- Ionic compounds are represented using empirical formulas, which show the simplest whole-number ratio of ions.
- The strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions act in all directions and hold the lattice together.
The lattice structure of sodium chloride

Lattice Enthalpy
- Lattice dissociation enthalpy (ΔHlatt) is the standard enthalpy change when 1 mole of gaseous ions is formed from the solid lattice.
- Lattice enthalpy is always endothermic (positive value) because energy is required to break the bonds between ions in the lattice.
- For example: NaCl(s) → Na⁺(g) + Cl⁻(g), ΔHlatt = +790 kJ mol⁻¹.
- Lattice enthalpy increases as ionic charge increases and ionic radius decreases, due to stronger electrostatic attractions.
Properties of Ionic Compounds
- Ionic compounds are hard and brittle; crystals shatter when layers shift and like charges align.
- They have high melting and boiling points because strong electrostatic forces act in all directions and keep ions strongly together.
- Melting and boiling points increase with the charge density of the ions; for example, MgO has a higher melting point than NaCl.
- Ionic compounds are not volatile as large amounts of energy are needed to overcome the strong electrostatic forces.
- They are generally soluble in water because polar water molecules form ion–dipole interactions and hydrate the ions.
- Lower solvent polarity and weaker ion–solvent interactions reduce solubility.
Electrical conductivity of ionic compounds

Electrical Conductivity of Ionic Compounds
- Ionic compounds only conduct electricity when molten or in solution, because the ions are free to move.
- As a solid, the ions are in fixed positions and cannot move, so they do not conduct electricity.
- When molten or aqueous, the ions can freely move around and carry charge.
Comparing Structure Types
- Giant ionic: high melting/boiling points, conduct only when molten or in solution, generally soluble, hard and brittle, solid at room temperature, particles are ions.
- Giant metallic: moderately high to high melting/boiling points, conduct when solid or liquid, insoluble, hard and malleable, solid at room temperature, particles are positive ions in a sea of electrons.
- Simple covalent: low melting/boiling points, do not conduct electricity, usually insoluble unless polar, soft, solid/liquid/gas at room temperature, particles are small molecules.
- Giant covalent: very high melting/boiling points, do not conduct electricity (except graphite), insoluble, very hard (diamond/silica) or soft (graphite), solid at room temperature, particles are atoms.
Slide
Sign up free to view the lesson slides
Step through every slide for this topic — plus flashcards and revision notes — with a free account.
Câu hỏi luyện tập
Xem trước miễn phí — 8 trên 60 câu hỏi. Đăng ký để xem tất cả.
1.Which statement best describes ionic bonding?
Easy- AThe electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
- BThe electrostatic attraction between cations and delocalised electrons
- CThe electrostatic attraction of nuclei towards shared electrons
- DThe electrostatic attraction between nuclei
2.What is the correct formula for ammonium carbonate?
Easy- A(NH₄)₂CO₃
- BNH₄CO₃
- C(NH₄)₃CO₃
- DNH₄(CO₃)₂
3.Which crystal structure does not conduct electricity when solid, has a high melting point and can conduct electricity when molten?
Medium- AGiant ionic
- BGiant metallic
- CCovalent network
- DSimple molecular
4.Which of the following compounds is not bonded ionically?
Easy- ACH₃OH
- BCaCO₃
- CNaOH
- DBaCl₂
5.Magnesium oxide has a very high melting temperature. Which of the following is the best description of its structure and bonding?
Easy- AGiant ionic
- BGiant metallic
- CNetwork covalent
- DSimple molecular
6.Which of the following compounds has both covalent and ionic bonds?
Medium- Apotassium carbonate, K₂CO₃
- Bcalcium bromide, CaBr₂
- Cpropanoic acid, CH₃CH₂COOH
- Ddichloromethane, CH₂Cl₂
7.Potassium bromide is an ionic compound. When can potassium bromide conduct electricity?
Medium- AMolten and aqueous only
- BSolid and molten only
- CSolid and aqueous only
- DAqueous only
8.Which of the following substances has the highest melting point?
Hard- AMgO
- BNa₂O
- CO₂
- DC (graphite)
Unlock all 60 questions & more
Tạo tài khoản miễn phí để xem mọi câu hỏi, slide, thẻ ghi nhớ và ghi chú ôn tập cho chủ đề này.