1. attraction formed by transferring e–’s between metal & nonmetal
Ionic Bonds:
attraction formed by transferring e–’s between metal & nonmetal
Cl– ion (gained 1 e–

2. The orderly arrangement of component ions produces the beauty of crystalline solids.
The beauty of crystalline solids, such as these, comes from the orderly arrangement of their component ions.

3. Strong attractions form a
Properties of
Ionic Compounds
Strong attractions form a
3-D crystal lattice
Properties:
zero net charge
high melting point
hard, crystalline solid
brittle
good conductor (when melted or dissolved)
1 Formula Unit: NaCl

4. 1. Which is true about ionic compounds? typically soft and malleable
Quick Quiz!
1. Which is true about ionic compounds?
typically soft and malleable
poor conductors
crystalline solids
electrically neutral
formed by sharing electrons
brittle
good
melted or dissolved
transferring