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Science 7 5-2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ion | atom with electric charge |
| polyatomic ions | ions made of more than one atom |
| positive ion | loses electron |
| negative ion | gains electron |
| ionic bond | attraction between oppositely charged ions |
| ionic compound | compound of positive and negative ions |
| ionic compound properties | crystal shape, high melting points, conduct electricity |
| subscript | tells you the ratio of elements in the compound |
| high melting points of ion compounds | due to lots of energy needed to break strong ionic bonds |
| ionic compounds dissolved in water | ionic bonds break and ions move freely and conduct electricity |