1. C2 Topic 2: Ionic Bonding
This topic looks at:
Ionic Bonding, structure and properties
Naming and formula of ionic compounds
Precipitates
Using the structure of ionic compounds can you explain why
They have high boiling/melting points
2) They can conduct when molten but not when solid
Keywords (electrostatic forces, position, negative, ions, lattice)
Give Definitions for the following
ION
CATION
ANION
IONIC BONDING
Keywords: stable, full shell, positive, negative, transfer, molten, bonds
Show the ionic bonding of NaCl (don’t forget your charges!)
What does electrolysis mean? Write a brief explanation below – include diagrams
Keywords: anion, cation, shells, current, ions,

2. C2 Topic 2: Ionic Bonding
This topic looks at:
Ionic Bonding, structure and properties
Naming and formula of ionic compounds
Precipitates
Writing Ionic Formula Complete the table
Write the formula for
Sodium chloride
Magnesium hydroxide
3. Potassium nitrate
4. Calcium carbonate
5. Copper nitrate
6. Aluminium oxide
7. Magnesium oxide
8. Calcium hydroxide
Write the tests for the following ions
Carbonate CO32-
Sulfate SO42-
Chloride Cl-
Metal Ions K+, Ca+, Cu2+, Na+
Keywords: precipitate, insoluble, soluble, charges, balanced, solid,
Precipitates
Using the following
table write the
precipitates in the
following reactions
Sodium hydroxide + barium chloride ___________________________
Silver nitrate + potassium chloride ___________________________
Barium chloride + sodium sulphate ___________________________
Give definitions for the following
Precipitate
Soluble
Insoluble