Comparing Ionic And Covalent Compounds

Comparing Ionic and Covalent Compounds

Use pages 359 – 363 AND 398 - 400 to complete the following

1. Why are atoms neutral?

2. Why do ions have a charge?

3. Define crystal lattice

4. What is the charge of an ionic compound?

5. What is the attraction that holds ionic bonds together?

6. How are ions arranged in a crystal lattice?

7. What determines the shape of the crystal lattice?

8. List 4 properties of ionic compounds

9. What is another name for covalent compounds?

10. List 3 properties of covalent compounds.

11. Explain how the atoms that form ionic bonds get a complete set of valence electrons.

12. Explain how the atoms that form covalent bonds get a complete set of valence electrons.

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