IB Chemistry Structure 2 2.1 The Ionic Model
2.1

The Ionic Model

Ion formation, ionic bonds, lattice structures, and how they determine physical properties.

2.1.1 Formation of Ions

Cations, anions, predicting charges, and the 4s rule for transition metals.

2.1.2 The Ionic Bond & Formulas

Electrostatic attraction, criss-cross method, polyatomic ions, Stock notation.

2.1.3 Ionic Structures & Properties

Giant ionic lattice, melting points, conductivity, lattice enthalpy, Coulomb's Law.

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