Properties of Ionic Compounds (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Elements in ionic compounds
Elements in ionic compounds
Metals and non-metals
Bonding in ionic compounds
Bonding in ionic compounds
Electron transfer
Ionic compound structure
Ionic compound structure
Regular lattice structure
What holds ions together in ionic compounds?
What holds ions together in ionic compounds?
Strong ionic bonds
Melting point of ionic compounds
Melting point of ionic compounds
High
Boiling point of ionic compounds
Boiling point of ionic compounds
High
Why high melting & boiling points?
Why high melting & boiling points?
Strong bonds require lots of energy to break
When do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
When do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
When molten or dissolved in water
Why do molten ionic compounds conduct?
Why do molten ionic compounds conduct?
Ions free to move
Solid ionic compounds conduct?
Solid ionic compounds conduct?
No
Why don't solid ionic compounds conduct?
Why don't solid ionic compounds conduct?
Ions fixed in place