Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What type of bonding is between metal + non metal?
A
Ionic
2
Q
What force holds opposite charges together?
A
Strong electrostatic force
3
Q
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points? (2)
A
strong electrostatic forces
which take a lot of energy to over come.
4
Q
Why can’t ionic compounds conduct electricity when solid?
A
Ions can’t move
5
Q
When can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
A
As a liquid
6
Q
Why can ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten
A
Ions can move
7
Q
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