Secondary Catalogue

Ionic Bonding

Shedding Light on Atoms

This episode of Shedding Light on Atoms looks at how the atoms of metals bond with the atoms of non-metals with what are called ionic bonds. We show how atoms can gain or lose electrons (in chemical reactions involving metals and non-metals), and that the number of electrons gained or lost depends on an atom's electron configuration. We finish by comparing ionic compounds with covalent compounds, and explain the difference—at the atomic level—between solids, liquids, and gases.

Rating: E
Production Year: 2014
Duration: 40 min
Series: Shedding Light on Atoms
Printable Resources: Yes

Related Videos


Want to learn more about ClickView?

We would be more than happy to come to your school and show you how your teachers and students can benefit from ClickView.

Try ClickView for Free