Ionic bonding

Question 1

Ionic bonding

Answer 1

Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between ions of opposite charges.

Question 2

ionic is

Answer 2

Ionic bonds are much stronger than any type of intermolecular force, but are generally weaker than covalent bonds.

Question 3

carbonate ions

Answer 3

CO3^2-

Question 4

nitrate ions

Answer 4

NO^3-

Question 5

sulfate ions

Answer 5

Sulfate ions: SO4^2-

Question 6

hydroxide ions

Answer 6

OH-

Question 7

ammonium ions

Answer 7

NH4+

Question 8

Giant ionic lattice

Answer 8

This means that the structure is made of repeating units of identical structure.

Question 9

Why can giant ionic lattice dissolve in water?

Answer 9

They dissolve in water - this is because water is polar.

Question 10

Why can they conduct electricity when molten or dissolved?

Answer 10

They conduct electricity when molten or dissolved.

This is because the ions can move and carry charge when molten or solvated.

Question 11

Why do they have high melting points?

Answer 11

This is because the ionic bonds are very strong