U1-2-10 - Properties of Ionic and Covalent Substances Flashcards by Miss Peciulyte | Brainscape

Q

Low melting point:

covalent or ionic?

A

Covalent

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Very high melting point:

covalent or ionic?

A

Ionic

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Q

Structure of an ionic solid

A

Ionic lattice

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Q

Conducts electricity:

covalent or ionic?

A

Ionic

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Q

When can an ionic compound conduct electricity?

A

When molten or dissolved.

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Q

There are two compounds, one ionic and one covalent.

How can you test them to find out which is which?

A

Conductivity test:

Does not conduct at all = covalent

Conducts when molten or dissolved = ionic

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