Ionic Bonding

Chemistry ⇒ Chemical Bonding and Structure

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Calculate the formula unit of the ionic compound formed between Al³⁺ and O^2-.

Calculate the number of electrons transferred when two atoms of aluminum react with three atoms of chlorine to form aluminum chloride.

Describe the effect of ionic charge and ionic radius on the strength of an ionic bond.

Describe the process of ionic bond formation between sodium and chlorine atoms.

Describe the role of lattice energy in the stability of ionic compounds.

Explain why ionic compounds are usually soluble in water.

Explain why ionic compounds do not conduct electricity in the solid state.

Explain why LiF has a higher lattice energy than CsI.

Explain why magnesium oxide (MgO) has a higher melting point than sodium chloride (NaCl).

Explain why the ionic radius of Na⁺ is smaller than that of Na atom.

State the octet rule and explain its relevance to ionic bonding.

State two differences between ionic and covalent compounds.

Write the electron configuration for the chloride ion (Cl^-).

Write the formula for the ionic compound formed between calcium and nitrate ions.