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Ionic Compounds-Paper 1 Flashcards

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What is an Ionic compound?

A

A giant structure of ions.

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What are ionic compounds help together by?

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Strong electrostatic forces, of attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What direction do the electrostatic act in?

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All directions in the lattice, and this is called ionic bonding.

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Name properties of ionic compounds

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High melting/ boiling point

Conducts electricity when melted/dissolved in water.

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