CHEM 5.6 Ionic Compound Flashcards
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Ionic compound
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A compound made up of one or more positive metal ions (cations) and one or more negative non-metal ions (anions) METAL AND NON-METAL
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Ionic bond
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The simultaneous strong attraction of positive and negative ions in an ionic compound.
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Properties of Ionic Compounds
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Due to strength of the ionic bond, ionic compounds are: hard, brittle solids with high melting points.
Most ionic compounds are also electrolytes: dissolve in water to produce a solution that conducts electricity.
