Giant Ionic Structures

Question 1

-Ions in a compound are arranged how?

Answer 1

• In a compound ions are arranged in giant ionic lattices or giant ionic structures.
• This arrangement forms crystals.

Question 2

-Does it take a large or small amount of energy to separate the positive and negative ions?

Answer 2

-Due to the strong electrostatic forces between the ions it takes a great deal of energy to break the bonds.

Question 3

• Does the ionic compound conduct electricity?

Answer 3

• As a solid the ionic compound doesn’t conduct electricity.

- As a molten compound the ions are free to move meaning it can conduct electricity.

Question 4

• How are oppositely charged ions held in a giant ionic lattice?

Answer 4

• In a giant ionic lattice the oppositely charged ions are held tight by electrostatic forces of attraction in a huge three dimensional structure.

Question 5

• Properties of a giant ionic lattice/structure?

Answer 5

• Takes an abundance of energy to overcome the strong electrostatic forces of attraction.
• The ionic lattice has a high melting and boiling points.

Question 6

• The greater the charge of the job the stronger or weaker forces holding them together?

Answer 6

• Stronger.