Paper 1: Ionic Compounds

Question 1

What is ionic bonding?

Answer 1

Strong electrostatic forces of attractions between oppositely charged ions

Question 2

What are the structure of ionic bonds?

Answer 2

A lattice with a regular arrangement of ions and ionic bonds between oppositely charged iojs

Question 3

What type of melting and boiling points do ionic compounds have?

Answer 3

High melting and boiling points

Question 4

What state are ionic compounds at, at room temperature?

Answer 4

Solids state

Question 5

Are ionic compounds soluble in water?

Answer 5

Yes