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