Identifying Ions in Solution Flashcards
1
Q
What forces keep ionic bonds together?
A
Electrostatic forces keep ionic bonds together.
2
Q
What type of bonding do all ionic bonds have?
A
All ionic bonds have ionic interactions. The negative charge of the anion and the positive charge of the cation are attracted to each other.
3
Q
Why do water separate the positive and negative particles in an ionic bond apart?
A
Water is a strong polar substance.
4
Q
What is another way of saying ‘will it precipitate?’
A
Will it dissolve? Is it soluable?
5
Q
What is a spectator ion?
A
A spectator ion does not participate in a chemical reaction and its state does not change throughout the reaction.
