The Strength of Ionic Bonds

Edexcel AS-level ChemistryBondingLesson 4 of 15

The strength of an ionic bond depends on the size of the ions and the charge on the ions.

Size: The smaller the ions the more energy is required to overcome the electrostatic forces of attraction.

Charge: The greater the charge the more energy is required to overcome the electrostatic forces of attraction.

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