An Ionic bond is formed when one of the atoms can donate electrons to achieve the inert gas electron configuration and the other atom needs electrons to achieve the inert gas electron configuration.

A small piece of sodium metal is placed in a flask of chlorine gas. A little water helps expose the sodium so it can react with the chlorine gas. The reaction releases a lot of heat as the ionic ...

This pattern is repeated in all directions, giving a giant three-dimensional lattice structure in sodium chloride crystals. When a crystal of an ionic compound dissolves in water, the ions separate.

Chemical bonding is the force of attraction that holds atoms together to form molecules or compounds. There are two primary types of chemical bonds: ionic and covalent bonds. Both these bonds play a ...

Note: This video is designed to help the teacher better understand the lesson and is NOT intended to be shown to students. It includes observations and conclusions that students are meant to make on ...

Sodium chloride, calcium chloride, lithium chloride, potassium chloride, copper(II) sulfate (1 g per salt per group) Concentrated hydrochloric acid (teacher to control and dispense small quantities or ...