Ionic bonding

Explain how ionic bonds form through the transfer of electrons between atoms to produce cations and anions, utilizing dot and cross diagrams.

Understand that an ion is an atom or group of atoms carrying a positive or negative charge.

Calculate the numbers of protons, neutrons, and electrons in simple ions when given the atomic number and mass number.

Explain the formation of ions in ionic compounds from their constituent atoms, specifically for elements in groups 1, 2, 6, and 7.

Explain the convention of using the endings -ide and -ate in the nomenclature of chemical compounds.

Deduce the formulae of ionic compounds, including oxides, hydroxides, halides, nitrates, carbonates, and sulfates, from the formulae of their constituent ions.

Explain the structure of an ionic compound as a giant lattice structure comprising a regular arrangement of ions held together by strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions.