Chemical Bonding and Structure · Chemical Bonding

Ionic Bonding and Crystal Lattices

Analyzing the electrostatic attraction between ions and the resulting properties of giant ionic lattices.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the transfer of electrons create a multidimensional network of attraction?
  2. 2Why are ionic compounds brittle despite having high melting points?
  3. 3Under what conditions can an ionic lattice conduct electricity and why?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Ionic Bonding - S3MOE: Chemical Bonding and Structure - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Chemical Bonding and Structure
Period: Chemical Bonding

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