Chem 10 Part 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Ionic compound characteristics
A
High melting point
Rigid, crystalline structure
Solid at room temp
Soluble in water
Dissociate to form ions
Conductive
2
Q
Molecular compound characteristics
A
Low melting point
Solid, liquid or gas at room temp
If soluble, no electrons form
Not conductive
3
Q
Properties of acids
A
Sour
Turn blue litmus paper red
Neutralize bases
pH less than 7
Proton, H+ donors
Ionize
React with active metals to produce H2 (g)
React with carbonates to produce CO2 (g)
4
Q
Properties of bases
A
Bitter, slippery
Turn red litmus paper blue
Neutralize acids
pH more than 7
Proton, H+ acceptors
Dissociate