Properties of Ionic Compounds (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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Which types of elements combine to form ionic compounds?
Which types of elements combine to form ionic compounds?
Metallic and non-metallic elements
What are positively charged ions called in ionic compounds?
What are positively charged ions called in ionic compounds?
Cations
How many chloride ions surround each sodium ion in ?
How many chloride ions surround each sodium ion in ?
Six
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
Strong electrostatic forces hold ions
Do solid ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Do solid ionic compounds conduct electricity?
No, ions cannot move freely
Why do molten ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Why do molten ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Ions become free to move
Why are ionic compounds brittle?
Why are ionic compounds brittle?
Like charges repel when layers shift
What does the empirical formula of an ionic compound show?
What does the empirical formula of an ionic compound show?
Simplest whole number ratio of ions
When does an ionic compound dissolve in water?
When does an ionic compound dissolve in water?
When water-ion forces exceed ion-ion
What is an electrolyte?
What is an electrolyte?
Solution/molten that conducts via ions