The properties of ionic compounds such as salts can be explained using a model that shows how metallic and non-metallic ions bond together.
After working through this topic, you will be able to:
- understand the bond between metallic and non-metallic ions;
- use models in the classroom to explain the behaviour of ionic compounds such as salts;
- appreciate some of the difficulties with the octet rule; and
- access a range of resources to support the learning and teaching of ionic bonding.