Ionic compounds

Question 1

What are ionic compounds?

Answer 1

Compounds that only conatim ionic bonds

Question 2

What are ionic bonds?

Answer 2

Attraction between ions

Question 3

Describe the structure of ionic compounds.

Answer 3

• regular lattice structure
• Giant ionic lattice
• Electrostatic forces( very strong) attract opposite charge ions keeping it tightly packed

Question 4

What are the properties of ionic compounds?

Answer 4

• High melting and boiling points because a lot of energy is needed to break down the electrostatic forces.
• Conducts electricity when liquid
• Dissolve in water

Question 5

How do we work out ionic compound formulas?

Overall charge of an ionic compound = 0

Answer 5

Chemical formula of Calcium Nitrate

1. Write the formula for calcium and nitrate ions
   Ca 2+ NO3-
2. The overall charge must be . So balance it by having the same numbers both sides.
   Ca(No3)2