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Chapter 5 Section 2 Ionic Bonds

Electron Dot Diagrams An electron dot diagram includes the symbol for the element surrounded by dots. Each dot stands for one valence electron.

Ion An ion is an atom with an electric charge. If an atom loses an e- it becomes positively charged. If an atom gains an e- it becomes negatively charged.

Polyatomic ions Poly = many Polyatomic = “many atoms” a group of atoms that reacts as a unit

Ionic bonds Ionic bonds form because of the attraction between positive and negative ions. A compound that consists of positive and negative ions = ionic compound

When atoms form ionic bonds, they transfer electrons. Ionic Bonding When atoms form ionic bonds, they transfer electrons. Gaining electrons Losing electrons

Chemical formula Chemical formula is a combination of symbols that shows the ratio of elements in a compound. Ex: H2SO4 CaCO3 2H2SO4 CH4 Ionic

A subscript is the number in the chemical formula that tells how many atoms are in a molecule. If there is no subscript, the number 1 is understood to be there.

Naming ionic compounds When you name an ionic compound, the name of the positive ion comes first, then the name of the negative ion comes last.

Properties of ionic compounds In general, ionic compounds are hard, brittle crystals that have high melting points. When dissolved in water or melted, they conduct electricity.

A crystal is an orderly, three dimensional pattern of ions or atoms in a solid.