ionic Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
ionic what type of forces
A
electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ion
2
Q
why do giant ionic structures have such high melting and boiling points
A
strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions which require lots of energy to break
3
Q
when do giant ionic structures conduct and why
A
when molten because ions are free to move
4
Q
do giant ionic structures conduct as solids and why
A
no because ions are not free to move
5
Q
why are giant ionic structures brittle
A
layers of ions slide
ions with same charge end up together
saw charges repel
structure breaks apart
