ionic compounds

Question 1

what is the structure of ionic compounds called?

Answer 1

giant ionic lattice

Question 2

in an ionic compound, what is every positive ion surrounded by?

Answer 2

every positive ion is surrounded by a negative ion

Question 3

in an ionic compound, what is every negative ion surrounded by?

Answer 3

every negative ion is surrounded by a positive ion

Question 4

there are strong forces of attraction between negative and positive ions, what are these forces called?

Answer 4

these forces are called electrostatic forces of attraction

Question 5

ionic compounds have ____ melting and boiling points?

Answer 5

ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points

Question 6

why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?

Answer 6

because they have strong electrostatic forces which require lots of energy to break

Question 7

can ionic compounds conduct electricity?

Answer 7

not when they are solids, only when they have been melted or dissolved in water

Question 8

why cant ionic compounds conduct electricity when they are solid?

Answer 8

because they are locked in place by electrostatic forces of attraction

Question 9

why can ionic compounds conduct electricity when melted or dissolved?

Answer 9

because the ions are now free to move about and carry electric charge