Ionic Bonding and Ionic Compounds

Start with ions and electron transfer

The Ionic bonding mind map introduces the attraction between positive and negative ions after electron transfer. It also describes a metal losing electrons to form a positive ion. Use it to trace the sequence from electron transfer to the attraction between ions.

Another mind map, Ionic bonds, defines an ion as an atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative charge. Read it alongside the first map to compare how the resources explain ions and their formation.

Practice with flashcards and a quiz

Ionic Bonding Flashcards asks when ions form, what valence electrons are and whether metals and non-metals form positive or negative ions. Work through the questions after reading a mind map, then return to the map when you want to check an idea.

The Ionic bonding and naming quiz asks you to name formulas. Its examples include compounds containing representative metals and a compound containing a transition metal. The quiz explains where a transition metal name needs a Roman numeral. You can use the mind map on naming ionic compounds before or after the quiz to study the naming approach.

Explore compounds and properties

The notes Ionic Bonding and Compounds cover how ionic bonding works and introduce properties of ionic compounds. The Properties of Ionic Compounds mind map offers another resource to use as you move from bonding to compounds. Compare the notes and map, looking for the ideas you want to study further.

Connect the topic to the unit

Ionic Bonding and Ionic Compounds is a section of Chemical Bonding in Chemistry. The resources on this page let you move between ions, bonding and compounds within that unit. For a different way to organize those ideas, make your own mind map or flashcards.