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Limitations of models of ions and ionic compounds

A dot and cross diagram for sodium chloride suggests that it is made up of pairs of sodium and chloride ions. It is not. A 3D construction model shows how the ions are arranged in a lattice structure.
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Study on the Adsorption Performance of Ionic Liquids Based on Molecular Dynamics and ...

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How do metals and non-metals combine to form compounds?

A dot and cross diagram for sodium chloride suggests that it is made up of pairs of sodium and chloride ions. It is not. A 3D construction model shows how the ions are arranged in a lattice structure.
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Lesson 4.5: Energy Levels, Electrons, and Ionic Bonding

A small piece of sodium metal is placed in a flask of chlorine gas. A little water helps expose the sodium so it can react with the chlorine gas. The reaction releases a lot of heat as the ionic ...