5.2.2.3 properties of ionic compounds Flashcards
1
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Ionic compounds have _________ structures (giant ionic lattices) in which there are strong electrostatic forces of attraction in all directions between oppositely charged ions
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Regular
2
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These compounds have ____ melting and boiling points because of the…
A
High, large amounts of energy needed to break the many strong bonds
3
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When melted or dissolved in water, ionic compounds conduct electrical because..
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The ions are free to move and so a charge can flow
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