Properties of Ionic Compounds (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): 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 formed by ionic compounds
Structure formed by ionic compounds
Regular lattice structure
Type of bonds in ionic compounds
Type of bonds 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 ionic compounds have high melting & boiling points
Why ionic compounds have high melting & boiling points
Strong bonds require lots of energy to break
Do molten ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Do molten ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Yes, they conduct electricity
Do dissolved ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Do dissolved ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Yes, they conduct electricity
Why molten/dissolved ionic compounds conduct electricity
Why molten/dissolved ionic compounds conduct electricity
Ions are free to move
Do solid ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Do solid ionic compounds conduct electricity?
No, they 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