Ionic Compounds

Question 1

What does dot and cross diagrams show?

Answer 1

The arrangement of electrons in an atom or ion and what happens to electrons when atoms react with each other.

Question 2

What structure does ionic compounds always have?

Answer 2

Giant ionic lattice structures. There are very strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Question 3

Does ionic compounds conduct electricity?

Answer 3

Solid ionic compounds don’t conduct electricity because the ions are fixed in place and can’t move. When it melts, the ions are free to move and will conduct electricity.

Question 4

Does ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?

Answer 4

Yes due to the strong attraction between ions.