1(f) Ionic Bonding Flashcards by Ankita Somisetty | Brainscape

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Ionic Bonding

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Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Strong bond

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Why do giant ionic compounds have high melting points?

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Strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions -> lots of energy needed to overcome
Lots of bonds in giant lattice structure

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When can ionic compounds conduct electricity?

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When in solution or molten
When ions are free to move

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