Ionic bonding is the sharing of electrons
A compound contains two or more elements that are chemically combined
Ionic bonding happens between a metal and a non-metal
When non-metals react with non-metals, the non-metal atoms lose an electron to gain a stable noble gas structure
Metal ions are positively charged
Covalent compounds are held together by strong forces of attraction between the oppositely charged ions
The elements from which groups can form ionic compounds?
Groups 1 and 7, and 2 and 6.
Groups 3 and 4, and 5 and 6.
What is the structure of the ions in an ionic compound?
Simple molecules
Giant lattice
A mixture
Which of these in an ionic compound?
Calcium chloride
Hydrogen chloride
Cesium chloride
