Ionic Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What structure do ionic compounds have ?
A
Regular
2
Q
In ionic lattices in which direction do the forces go ?
A
All directions between oppositely charged ions
3
Q
Ionic compounds have a (high/low) melting and boiling point
A
High melting points
4
Q
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
A
Because large amounts of energy is needed to break the many strong bonds
5
Q
Do ionic compounds conduct electricity when melted or dissolved in water?
A
Yes
6
Q
Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity in water?
A
The ions are free to move and carry current
7
Q
What are ionic compounds also known as?
A
Giant ionic lattices
