Ionic compounds

Question 1

What happens in an ionic compound ?

Answer 1

In an ionic compound the ions are arranged in a pattern which is called a giant ionic lattice

Question 2

What forces are between these ions ?

Answer 2

Electrostatic forces between the oppositely charged ions

Question 3

What does a 3d ionic compound show ?

Answer 3

How big the ions are compared to each other , the ions ordered in a pattern nut it only let’s you see the outside

Question 4

What does a ball and stick diagram show ?

Answer 4

It shows how the ions are arranged , but does not show how big the ions are and makes it look like there are gaps between the ions

Question 5

What are ionic compound properties ?

Answer 5

High meting points, high boiling points , this is because they need lot’s of energy to break the bonds , can’t conduct electricity , some ionic compounds can dissolve in water