What you’ll learn3 learning objectivesChoose one objective for a focused lesson, or study the complete topic.2.1.1Ion formation• Metal atoms lose electrons → cations (+)• Non-metal atoms gain electrons → anions (−)• Predict ion charges from electron configurationsSyllabus objective2.1.2Ionic bonding• Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions• Binary ionic compounds: cation first, anion with "-ide" suffix• Deduce formulas and names of ionic compounds, including common polyatomic ionsSyllabus objective2.1.3Ionic compounds• 3D lattice structures, empirical formulas• Properties: volatility, electrical conductivity, solubility• Explain properties using lattice structure and ion mobilitySyllabus objective