Ionic Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ionic compound
A
It is a metal formed with a non-metal to get a full outer shell
2
Q
What are the properties of an ionic compound
A
•High melting and boiling point
•They can conduct electricity but only when they are melted
•They are very strong
3
Q
How would you break an ionic bond
A
With loads of energy this requires a high melting/boiling point
4
Q
Why can’t ionic compounds cannot conduct electricity when solid
A
Because everything is fixed. However when they are melted it allows the charged particles to move about
5
Q
When ionic compounds form which has a positive charge and which has a negative
A
The metal has the positive charge and the non-metal has the negative charge
6
Q
Hydroxide
A
OH-
7
Q
Sulphate ion
A
SO42-
8
Q
Nitrate ion
A
No3-
9
Q
Carbonate ion
A
CO2- 3
10
Q
Ammonium ion
A
NH4+
