In ionic bonding, a. the electrons are shared between the...

Name: Problem 90, Chapter 12: Introductory Chemistry
Uploaded: 2021-03-27T14:14:07-08:00
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Description: In ionic bonding, a. the electrons are shared between the atoms. b. the process of forming an ionic bond is highly endothermic overall. c. the bonding that occurs is usually between two nonmetal atoms. d. a noble gas configuration is formed for each element or ion. e. At least two of the above statements are correct.

In ionic bonding, a. the electrons are shared between the atoms. b. the process of forming an ionic bond is highly endothermic overall. c. the bonding that occurs is usually between two nonmetal atoms. d. a noble gas configuration is formed for each element or ion. e. At least two of the above statements are correct.

In ionic bonding,
a. the electrons are shared between the atoms.
b. the process of forming an ionic bond is highly endothermic overall.
c. the bonding that occurs is usually between two nonmetal atoms.
d. a noble gas configuration is formed for each element or ion.
e. At least two of the above statements are correct.

Key Concepts

Lattice Energy and Energy Considerations

While the initial electron transfer in ionic bonding may require energy (endothermic), the subsequent formation of the crystal lattice releases a significant amount of energy (exothermic). The overall process is energetically favorable due to the strong electrostatic forces between the oppositely charged ions, which contribute to the stability of the ionic aggregate.

Noble Gas Configuration

A key driving force behind ionic bonding is the achievement of a noble gas electron configuration. Atoms tend to gain or lose electrons in such a way that they mimic the stable, full-valence-shell configuration of noble gases, which is a major factor in the stability of the resulting ionic compound.

Ionic Bonding

This is a type of chemical bonding that occurs through the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of oppositely charged ions which attract each other through electrostatic forces. Ionic bonds typically form between metal and non-metal atoms and are characterized by the creation of stable ionic compounds.

Electron Transfer

In ionic bonding, one atom loses one or more electrons while another atom gains those electrons, leading to the formation of positive (cation) and negative (anion) ions. This transfer allows each ion to achieve a more stable electronic configuration, often similar to that of the noble gases.

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