Properites of Ionic Compounds

Question 1

Ionic Lattices:

Answer 1

• Every positive ion is surrounded by negative ions.
• Have very strong forces of attractions between the positive and negative ions.
• ## Electrostatic forces.

Question 3

What is the first property?

Answer 3

• very high melting and boiling points.
• Strong electrostatis forces of attractions.
• Requires alot of energy to break.

2) Ionic Compounds cannot conduct electrcity when they are solids.

Question 3

What is the second property?

Answer 3

• Ionic compounds cannot conduct electricity when solid.
• Ions are locked into place by the strong electrostatic forces of atttractions.
• So cannot move meaning they can’t carry the charge.

Question 4

What is the 3rd property?

Answer 4

• Ionic compounds can conduct electricity when they are melted or dissolved in water.
• Ions are able to move so carry the charge.