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What is Ionic bonding
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When different elements join or bond together, you get a compound.
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A magnesium atom(Mg) loses 2 electrons to form a magnesium ion(Mg2+) Its shown by the equation...
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Mg → Mg^2+ + 2e-
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What is the structure of a sodium chloride like? (Giant ionic lattices)
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Each Cl- ion has 6 Na+ ions joined to it.
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Electrical conductivity
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Conduct when they're dissolved.
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Melting point
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High melting points. Giant ionic lattices are held together by strong electrostatic forces.
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Solubility
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Tend to dissolve in water.
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