ionic compound Flashcards
1
Q
what is an ionic compound
A
it is made up of positively charged parts and negatively charged parts
2
Q
what is the charge for an ionic compound
A
zero
3
Q
what is the structure of an ionic compound
A
it is a giant ionic lattice
the ions form a repeating pattern
there are ionic bonds
4
Q
properties of ionic compound
A
they have high melting and boiling points
they can dissolve in water
they dont conduct electricity
when ions are free to move they can carry an electric charge. this happens when when the compound melts or when it dissolves in water
