True or False? In an ionic lattice, positive and negative ions alternate in a regular, repeating arrangement.

An ionic compound has a .......... structure with a strong .......... attraction between positive and negative ions.

True or False? Ionic compounds can be formed between two non-metal elements.

Why does an ionic compound have no overall charge?

Define an ion.

True or False? Metal atoms lose electrons to form positively charged ions called cations.

Why do atoms form ions?

An ionic bond is a strong .......... attraction between .......... charged ions.

In the formation of sodium chloride, describe what happens to the electrons, stating which particle loses or gains them.

When a sodium atom loses one electron, it forms a .......... ion with the electronic configuration ...........

Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?

An ionic compound has a ..........</ structure and conducts electricity when ..........</ or ..........</, but not in the solid state.

Why can an ionic compound conduct electricity when molten but not when solid?

True or False? An ionic compound conducts electricity in the solid state because it contains ions.

Magnesium oxide has a ..........</ melting point than sodium chloride because the ..........</ on its ions is greater.

True or False? An ionic compound dissolved in water can conduct electricity.