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Chemistry (Ionic Bonding (Ionic bonding includes the transfer of electrons…
Chemistry
Ionic Bonding
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Each ion is surrounded by oppositely charged ions held in place by electrostatic attraction and forming an ionic crystal lattice. The ions in a crystal lattice are very strongly bonded - a high temperature is required to melt the crystal.
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Positive and negative ions attract one another and bind together forming a new substance. This is called ionic bonding.
For example:
Sodium chloride consists of Na+ ions and Cl- ions bound together.
Magnesium oxide consists of Mg2+ ions and O2- ions bound together.
Ionic compounds like magnesium oxide and sodium chloride have high melting points and do not conduct electricity when solid. They do conduct electricity when molten. Sodium chloride is soluble in water and the solution conducts electricity.
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