Physical Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards
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State of ionic compounds at room temp
State of ionic compounds at room temp
Solid
Structure of ionic compounds
Structure of ionic compounds
Crystal lattice structures
Forces holding ionic compounds together
Forces holding ionic compounds together
Electrostatic forces of attraction
States of covalent compounds at room temp
States of covalent compounds at room temp
Liquids, gases, or soft solids
Melting & boiling points of ionic compounds
Melting & boiling points of ionic compounds
High
Melting & boiling points of covalent compounds
Melting & boiling points of covalent compounds
Low
Requirement for electrical conductivity
Requirement for electrical conductivity
Mobile charged particles
Conductivity of solid ionic compounds
Conductivity of solid ionic compounds
Do not conduct
Conditions when ionic compounds conduct electricity
Conditions when ionic compounds conduct electricity
When molten or dissolved in water
Electrical conductivity of covalent compounds
Electrical conductivity of covalent compounds
Generally do not conduct
Solubility of ionic compounds in water
Solubility of ionic compounds in water
Usually soluble
Solubility of polar covalent compounds in water
Solubility of polar covalent compounds in water
Highly soluble
Solubility of non-polar covalent compounds in water
Solubility of non-polar covalent compounds in water
Sparingly soluble
Principle for solubility in solvents
Principle for solubility in solvents
Like dissolves like
What ionic compounds form when dissolved
What ionic compounds form when dissolved
Electrolytes