Ionic Solubility Flashcards
What type of compounds are typically soluble in water?
Ionic compounds that dissociate into ions.
What happens when an ionic compound dissociates in water?
The solution becomes conductive.
Which type of bonding is responsible for the stability of ionic compounds?
Electrostatic attraction between cations and anions.
Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?
Strong electrostatic forces require a lot of energy to break.
Why do some ionic compounds not dissolve in water?
Their lattice energy is too strong for water to break apart.
What role does polarity play in ionic solubility?
Water’s polarity allows it to surround and separate ionic compounds.
How does temperature affect the solubility of ionic compounds?
Higher temperatures generally increase solubility.
Why do some ionic compounds form precipitates in solution?
If the product of ion concentrations exceeds the solubility limit, a solid forms.
What is the role of lattice energy in solubility?
Higher lattice energy makes dissolution more difficult.
Why does NaCl dissolve in water while AgCl does not?
NaCl has lower lattice energy and higher hydration energy.
