IB Chemistry SL 2.1.2 Ionic Bonding

Practise defining the ionic bond precisely and representing ionic compounds with correct names and formulas. Balance charges for monatomic and polyatomic ions, place the cation…

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
2.1.2
Level
SL

Exam points

  • state ionic bonding as electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
  • write a neutral formula by balancing cation and monatomic or polyatomic anion charges
  • separate ionic attraction between ions from covalent bonding inside a polyatomic ion

2.1.2—Ionic bonding question 1

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Iron may be extracted from iron (II) sulfide, FeS.

Iron (II) sulfide, FeS , is ionically bonded.

Describe the bonding in this type of solid.

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