Ionic Bonds and Ionic Compounds

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What is an ionic compound whose aqueous solution conducts an electric current called?

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Electrolyte

Front

What is the term for the electrostatic force that holds oppositely charged particles together in an ionic compound?

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Ionic bond

Front

Which type of bond is found in the sodium chloride (NaCl) crystal structure?

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Ionic bond

Front

What are compounds that contain ionic bonds called?

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Ionic compounds

Front

What is the sum of the charges on the ions in a unit of an ionic compound?

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Zero

Front

What is the general formula for an ionic compound formed between a metal and a non-metal?

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Metal + Non-metal = Ionic compound (e.g., NaCl)

Front

What is the characteristic physical state of ionic compounds at room temperature?

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Solid

Front

What property of ionic compounds explains their high melting and boiling points?

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Strong electrostatic forces between ions.

Front

What happens to ionic compounds when they dissolve in water?

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They dissociate into their constituent ions.

Front

What is the typical structure of ionic compounds?

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Crystal lattice structure.