Ionic bonds are formed between a metal and non-metal, for example sodium chloride. An atom of sodium will lose an electron and form a positive ion. An atom of chlorine will gain an electron and form a ...

Ionic bonds are very strong so the melting point of an ionic compound is high. Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity in the solid state because their ions are unable to move about. However, if an ...

AN attempt 1 to resolve misunderstandings regarding ionic-covalent bonding in solids has been criticized in a recent article by Mooser and Pearson 2. It should be pointed out, however, that their ...