4 concepts
Ionic Bonding and Electron Transfer
An ionic bond results from the transfer of an electron from a metal atom to a non-metal atom.
Lattice Energy
Lattice energy is a measure of the bond strength in an ionic compound.
Formulas of Ionic Compounds
Ionic formulas must satisfy the noble gas configurations for the constituent ions and the product compound must be electrically neutral.
Ionic vs Covalent Bond Character
Ionic bonds can have some covalent character.