Properties of Ionic Compounds (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Elements forming ionic compounds
Elements forming ionic compounds
Metallic and non-metallic elements
Cations
Cations
Positively charged metal ions
Anions
Anions
Negatively charged non-metal ions
Ionic bonding
Ionic bonding
Electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions
Ionic lattice
Ionic lattice
3D structure of cations and anions
Why high melting points in ionic compounds
Why high melting points in ionic compounds
Strong electrostatic forces must be overcome
Why ionic compounds are brittle
Why ionic compounds are brittle
Like charges repel when layers shift under force
Conductivity of solid ionic compounds
Conductivity of solid ionic compounds
Do not conduct; ions not free to move
Conductivity of molten ionic compounds
Conductivity of molten ionic compounds
Do conduct; ions free to move
Electrolyte
Electrolyte
Molten/solution conducting electricity via ion movement