Lecture Notes: Chemical Bonding (Ionic Bonding)

Introduction

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• Focus: Chapter 2 - Chemical Bonding, specifically Ionic Bonding

Importance of Studying Chemical Bonding

• Example: Table Salt (NaCl)
  • High melting point: 800°C
  • High boiling point: 1400°C
• Understanding why simple compounds like salt have such high boiling/melting points requires studying chemical bonding.

Recap of 9th Grade Concepts

• Basics of chemical bonding and ionic/covalent bonding
• Orbit structure diagrams

Overview of Chemical Bond Types

• Chemical Bond: Force of attraction between atoms or ions
• Types:
  • Ionic Bond: Formed by electron transfer
  • Covalent Bond: Formed by electron sharing
  • Coordinate Bond: A new type discussed later

Ionic Bonds

• Formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another
• Example: Sodium (Na) transfers an electron to Chlorine (Cl)
  • Results in Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions
  • Strong electrostatic attraction forms the ionic bond
• Electrovalency: Number of electrons an atom loses or gains to form an ionic bond

Properties of Ionic Compounds

• Constituent Particles: Ions
• State of Existence: Solid, hard solids due to strong electrostatic forces
• Melting and Boiling Points: High due to strong forces
• Dissociation: Ions dissociate in aqueous solutions and molten state
• Conductivity:
  • Good conductors of electricity in molten/aqueous states
  • Poor conductors in solid state due to lack of free ions
• Solubility: Generally soluble in water

Drawing Electron Dot Structures

• Represent outermost electrons with dots or crosses
• Different symbols for different atoms
• Example compounds: NaCl, MgCl₂, CaO

Electron Dot Structure Examples

1. NaCl
   • Sodium loses 1 electron, Chlorine gains 1 electron
   • Forms Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions
2. MgCl₂
   • Magnesium loses 2 electrons, each chlorine gains 1 electron
   • Forms Mg²⁺ and 2 Cl⁻ ions
3. CaO
   • Calcium loses 2 electrons, Oxygen gains 2 electrons
   • Forms Ca²⁺ and O²⁻ ions

Conditions for Ionic Bond Formation

• Atom should easily lose or gain electrons
• One atom should have low ionization energy
• Another should have high electron affinity
• Large electronegativity difference between atoms
• Typically formed between metals and non-metals

Examination Questions and Examples

• Frequently asked questions involve drawing electron dot structures, explaining properties of ionic bonds, and identifying conditions for bond formation.