Forming Compounds
Ionic compounds Most elements like to “hang out” to make them stable They give up or gain electrons to form So they are less reactive. Ionic compounds Always contain a metal and non-metal The metal atom it’s valence electron to the non metal atom gives But…how are they held (bonded) together?? Metal Non-Metal CATION(positive charge) ANION(negative charge)
The cation and the anion are to each other (this attractions is called an attracted Ionic bond). Ionic Bonds are and result in the following properties: very strong Soluble in water High melting/boiling points Conduct electricity when dissolved in water Hard and brittle Lattice structure http://youtu.be/QqjcCvzWwww