Ionic Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
when are ions made
A
when atoms lose or gain electrons to obtain the stable EA of noble gases
2
Q
when metal ions loses ions they become
A
+
3
Q
when non-metal ions gains ions they become
A
-
4
Q
does ionic compounds have high melting points
A
yes to break up the the lattice
5
Q
are they souble in water
A
yes
6
Q
do they conduct electrity
A
yes because when it is broken up the ions are free to move
7
Q
what happenes in conduction
A
the ionic compounds separates to to the opposite electrodes
