December 4, 2021
This I/GCSE Chemistry blog post is to describe the ionic bond and the learning objective is to understand what ionic bonding is.
Ionic compounds
In I/GCSE Chemistry, ionic compounds are usually formed when metals react with non-metals.
Ionic Bonding
- The ions formed are held next to each other by very strong forces of attraction between the oppositely charged ions. This electrostatic force of attraction, which acts in all directions, is called ionic bonding.
Giant lattice
- The ionic bonds between the charged particles result in an arrangement of ions that we call a giant structure. (giant lattice)
- The force exerted by an ion on the other ions in the lattice acts equally in all directions. This is why the ions in a giant structure are held so strongly together.
- The giant structure of ionic compounds is very regular. This is because the ions all pack together neatly, like marbles in a box.
We finish the ionic bonding!