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Ionic Bonding definitions

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  • Chemical Bond
    An attractive force that unites atoms or ions in a compound, aiming for a stable electron arrangement.
  • Ionic Bond
    A strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions resulting from electron transfer.
  • Cation
    A positively charged ion formed when an atom loses one or more electrons, often a metal.
  • Anion
    A negatively charged ion produced when an atom gains one or more electrons, typically a nonmetal.
  • Ionic Compound
    A substance composed of cations and anions held together by ionic bonds, often called an ionic salt.
  • Ionic Salt
    A crystalline solid formed from the combination of positive and negative ions in a fixed ratio.
  • Valence Electron
    An outermost electron involved in Inner shell completion and chemical bonding.
  • Noble Gas
    An element with a completely filled outer electron shell, serving as a model for stability in bonding.
  • Electrostatic Attraction
    The force drawing together particles with opposite electrical charges, central to ionic bonding.
  • Physical State
    The form in which a substance exists at room temperature, such as solid for most ionic compounds.
  • Melting Point
    The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid, typically high for ionic compounds due to strong bonds.
  • Boiling Point
    The temperature at which a liquid turns to gas, elevated in ionic compounds because of strong ionic forces.
  • Electrical Conductivity
    The ability to allow electric current flow, enhanced in ionic compounds when dissolved in water.
  • Brittleness
    A property where a solid easily cracks or splinters under stress, common in ionic solids.