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Ionic Compounds Flashcards

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What is the name of the structure belonging to ionic compounds

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Giant ionic lattice

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What so the ions form in ionic compounds. What are the forces in between them like.

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Ions form a closely packed regular lattice and have very strong electrostatic forces of attraction

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What melting and boiling points do ionic conpounds have and why

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Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points due to many strong bonds between the ions. This means it takes lots of energy to break the bonds.

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Explain the conductivity of ionic compounds in solid form and explain why

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When ionic compounds are in solid form they are held in place tightly therefore they cant conduct electricity

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Exaplain the conductivity of ionic compounds when in liquid form and explain why

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When ionic compounds are in liquid form the ions are free to move and therefore carries electric charge. They conduct electricty.

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