Ionic compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What do the positive and negative ions do?
A
Alternate so each ion is attracted to all of those around it
2
Q
What do we call the structures of ionic compounds?
A
regular lattice structures
3
Q
What are the properties of ionic compounds?
A
high melting and boiling points, conduct electricity
4
Q
When can they only conduct electricity?
A
When they have been melted or dissolved in water
5
Q
What are melting and boiling points determined by?
A
strength of the bonds
6
Q
What would it require to break ionic compounds?
A
Loads of energy
