Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 4 structured question: Ions and ionic bonds

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Ions and ionic bonds

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Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

Ionic bonding is a fundamental concept in chemistry.

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Ionic bonds are formed when electrons are transferred from metals to non-metals, resulting in the formation of ions.

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Explain how ionic bonds are formed between metallic and non-metallic ions.
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Paper 4Theory (Extended)2 marks

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Ionic bonds involve the interaction between metallic and non-metallic ions.

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Describe the use of dot-and-cross diagrams in representing ionic bonds.
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