Chem Flashcards
1
Q
What does ide mean
A
Contains 2 elements
2
Q
What does ate mean
A
Contains 3 or more elements
3
Q
Describe the structure of ionic compounds
A
Metal is charged positive
Nonmetal is charged negative
Electro static force attracts the ions
Between non metals and metals
4
Q
How are ionic compounds held together
A
An electro static force between the negative and positive ions
5
Q
Properties of ionic compounds
A
Brittle because no delocalised electrons