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Ionic bonding: giving and taking electrons — Homework
Show the ions formed and confirm the charges balance to zero for every formula.
- 1.Lithium (1 valence electron) bonds with oxygen (needing 2 more electrons). Write the formula.
- 2.Barium (2 valence electrons) bonds with chlorine (needing 1 more electron). Write the formula.
- 3.Why is NaCl described as a crystal lattice rather than as individual molecules?
- 4.Why do ionic compounds have such high melting points compared to many other substances?
- 5.Explain why solid ionic compounds do not conduct electricity but the same compound dissolved in water does.
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