Ionic Bonding (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What electronegativity difference typically indicates ionic bonding?
What electronegativity difference typically indicates ionic bonding?
Greater than 1.7
Which types of atoms typically form ionic bonds?
Which types of atoms typically form ionic bonds?
A metal atom and a non-metal atom
What is a cation?
What is a cation?
A positively charged ion
What is an anion?
What is an anion?
A negatively charged ion
What holds oppositely charged ions together in ionic compounds?
What holds oppositely charged ions together in ionic compounds?
Electrostatic forces
How do ionic compounds exist in structure?
How do ionic compounds exist in structure?
As crystal lattices, not individual molecules
Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?
Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?
Strong electrostatic attraction requires energy
Why are ionic compounds brittle?
Why are ionic compounds brittle?
Like-charged ions align and repel when stressed
Do solid ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Do solid ionic compounds conduct electricity?
No, ions are fixed in position
Do ionic solutions conduct electricity?
Do ionic solutions conduct electricity?
Yes, ions are free to move