Properties of Ionic Solids Flashcards
1
Q
Strong bonds
A
Strong coulombic attraction
2
Q
Ionic Solids Characteristics:
A
High melting points
Low volatility
Not malleable
Not ductile
Soluble - polar solvents
Conductive - dissolved in polar solvent
3
Q
Ionic Solids Structure
A
Cleave along planes - ions line up in repetitive patterns
- MAX - attraction
- MIN - repulsion