Structures of Ionic Compounds Flashcards

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What are the properties of ionic compounds?

A

• Solid at room temperature as lots of energy is needed to break strong electrostatic bonds
• • High melting and boiling points

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When can an ionic lattice dissolve?

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In polar solvents

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3
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How can water break down an ionic lattice?

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Surrounding each ion, forming a solution by attracting charged ions in giant ionic lattice, meaning it’s disrupted and ions are pulled out of it

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