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Ionic Bonds: Formation & Structures

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Ionic bonds basics

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Ionic bonds basics

by Davia White
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Slide 1: What is an Ionic Bond?

An ionic bond forms when a metal transfers electrons to a non-metal. This creates oppositely charged ions that attract strongly.

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Slide 2: Electron Transfer

Metals lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Non-metals gain electrons to fill their outer shells, resulting in charged ions.

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Slide 3: Ions Explained

Cations are positively charged (e.g., Na+, Mg2+). Anions are negatively charged (e.g., Cl−, O2−). Opposite charges attract, holding the compound together.

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Slide 4: Lattice Structure

Ionic compounds form a rigid crystal lattice. Each ion is surrounded by ions of opposite charge, creating a strong, repeating pattern.

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Slide 5: Example – Sodium Chloride

In NaCl, Na transfers one electron to Cl. Na+ and Cl− attract, forming a stable, neutral compound.

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Slide 6: Drawing Ionic Structures

Show a transfer: use arrows for electron movement. Draw Na→Cl, then label Na+ and Cl− to illustrate charge separation.

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Slide 7: Lewis Dot & Charge

Use Lewis dots to depict electrons. After transfer, indicate resulting charges: Na+ (donor) and Cl− (acceptor).

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Slide 8: Properties of Ionic Compounds

Typically high melting points, conduct electricity when melted or dissolved, and form brittle crystalline solids.

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Slide 9: Ionic vs Covalent

Ionic bonds involve electron transfer and lattice structures. Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons, forming molecules instead of crystals.

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Slide 10: Quick Practice

Draw Mg2+ and O2− ions and sketch a simple MgO lattice. Label charges and show attractive forces between ions.
 
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