Key takeaways
An overview of how ionic bonds are formed by the transfer of electrons.
An understanding of how compounds are formed and the naming conventions of new compounds (oxides, nitrates, sulfates etc).
An explanation of the structure of an ionic compound as a lattice structure.
Host: Laura studied at Royal Holloway University of London and the Open University. She is passionate about science communication and has presented talks about Exoplanets at Oxford University and Imperial College London. When a metal element and non-metal element react an ionic bond is formed. In this class, students will examine how metallic elements form ionic bonds by the transfer of electrons and how we name the new ionic compounds. Students will also look at the explanation of ionic compound lattice structures. This class is aimed at students in Years 10 and 11 but is great for any budding scientist who wants to learn more about elements and bonding!
Related Classes: Covalent Bonding, Atomic Structure, The Periodic Table
Safeguarding reminder:The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. All of our classes are pre-recorded to remove any concerns around live participation. For reruns of our past live classes, students' webcams and microphones were disabled and only the chat history, if participation was requested, is visible.
Suitable for:
This class is suitable for all ages, especially for students in Years 10 -11 or S4-S5.
Class requirements:
Students will require a laptop with internet connection to view the class. A pen and notepad will also be required during the lesson.
What to expect:
- This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar.
- For live classes, please arrive promptly. Students' cameras and microphones are disabled by default.
- For on demand classes, students will be watching a recording of a previous live class.
- Once you have signed up, you will be taken to your dashboard where you can view details of the class, and re-watch it in the future.
- Students will be sent confirmation of the class to their email address if provided.