Ionic BondingElectrons handed over, not shared — and the properties that…10th GradeIn an ionic bond a metal gives electrons toa non-metal. Both end up with full outershells and opposite charges, and theattraction holds them together.BETWEENmetal + non-metalELECTRONStransferredMetals lose electrons and become positive ions.Non-metals gain electrons and become negative ions.Group 1 forms +1; group 2 forms +2; group 17 forms −1.Ionic compounds form giant lattices, not molecules.High melting points, and they conduct when molten or dissolved.LOOK FOR ITNa loses one electron to Cl. Na⁺ and Cl⁻ attract, forming NaCl.Solid ionic compounds do not conduct — the ions are locked in placeand cannot move.Ionic Bondingwww.littleactivity.com

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Science · 10th Grade

Ionic Bonding

Electrons handed over, not shared — and the properties that follow.

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Metal plus non-metal is the signal. Then work out the charges from the group numbers.

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Grade
10th Grade
Ages
15–16
Subject
Science
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1

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