Strong Bonding: Ionic Flashcards by Rii van Loggerenberg | Brainscape

Q

Properties (ionic):

- conductivity

A

Non-conductors in solid state and charged species are not free to move
good conductors in molten/liquid state as the presence do mobile ions can carry charge

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is ionic bonding?

A

The electrostatic bond between two ions formed through the transfer of one or more negative ions (metal + non-metal)

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Properties (ionic):

- hardness

A

Bonding holding together lattice is very strong

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Properties (ionic):

- brittle

A

Under pressure, charge of ions line up and hence repel shattering the lattice

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Properties (ionic):

- melting/boiling point

A

High

- very strong ELECTROSTATIC FORCES OF ATTRACTION

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly