Ionic Compounds-Paper 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Ionic compound?
A
A giant structure of ions.
2
Q
What are ionic compounds help together by?
A
Strong electrostatic forces, of attraction between oppositely charged ions.
3
Q
What direction do the electrostatic act in?
A
All directions in the lattice, and this is called ionic bonding.
4
Q
Name properties of ionic compounds
A
High melting/ boiling point
Conducts electricity when melted/dissolved in water.