Properties of Ionic Compounds (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Elements that make up ionic compounds
Elements that make up ionic compounds
Metals and non-metals
How ionic compounds bond
How ionic compounds bond
By transferring electrons
Structure of ionic compounds
Structure of ionic compounds
Regular lattice structure
Type of bonds in ionic compounds
Type of bonds in ionic compounds
Strong ionic bonds
Melting and boiling points of ionic compounds
Melting and boiling points of ionic compounds
High
Why ionic compounds have high melting/boiling points
Why ionic compounds have high melting/boiling points
Strong bonds require lots of energy to break
When ionic compounds conduct electricity
When ionic compounds conduct electricity
When molten or dissolved in water
Why molten/dissolved ionic compounds conduct electricity
Why molten/dissolved ionic compounds conduct electricity
Ions are free to move
Conductivity of solid ionic compounds
Conductivity of solid ionic compounds
Don't conduct electricity
Why solid ionic compounds don't conduct electricity
Why solid ionic compounds don't conduct electricity
Ions are fixed in place