a) Describe the nature of ionic bonding. b) State the electron configuration of the Ca (II) ion. c) Outlie why solid calcium is a good conductor of electricity.

IB

a) Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions (+ and -). [1]b) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶ [1]c) Metallic bonding occurs through delocalized electrons in solid calcium. Those electrons are the ones that can conduct electricity while they are mobile/free to move. [1]

Related IB Questions

Describe and compare three features of the structure and bonding in the three allotropes of carbon: diamond, graphite and C60 fullerene.
Why is there a significant difference between the radii of first and second row transition metals, where as no difference (or even a decrease) is observed between the second and third rows?
Why is the boiling point of PH3 lower than that of NH3?
Explain why transition metal complexes are coloured?
What are the optimal conditions for the Haber Process N2(g) + 3H2(g) <--> 2NH3(g)? Use Le Chatelier's principle to derive your answer.

Levels