Ionic Compunds Flashcards
1
Q
Lattices
A
formed by ionic compounds consist of a regular arrangement of alternating positive and negative ions, are tightly packed together
2
Q
How are lattice held together
A
Strong electrostatic forces
3
Q
Electrostatic forces
A
Strong, acting in all directions - they form the basis of ionic bonding
4
Q
Many electrostatic forces make
A
High melting and boiling pints
5
Q
What is a way to represent lattice structure of atom
A
3D ball and stick diagram
6
Q
What does a lattice arrangement consist of
A
three dimensions which allows solid ionic compounds to form regular shapes
7
Q
Why are solid ionic cristals giant ionic lattices
A
Bc they contain huge numbers of ions
8
Q
How are ions?
A
Incredible small
9
Q
How are positive and negative charged ions arranged in lattice structures
A
In altering pattern
