properties of ionic compounds

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What are ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are chemical compounds formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed from metals and nonmetals.

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What is the structure of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds form a crystalline lattice structure where ions are arranged in a repeating pattern.

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Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?

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Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points because they have many strong ionic bonds that require a lot of energy to break.

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What type of forces hold an ionic lattice together?

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Electrostatic attraction forces hold an ionic lattice together.

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Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten or dissolved?

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Ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten or dissolved because their ions are free to move.

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Why do ionic compounds NOT conduct electricity in solid state?

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Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity in solid state because their ions are held in fixed positions.

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What is the solubility of ionic compounds in water?

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Many ionic compounds are soluble in water due to the interaction between water molecules and the ions.

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What happens to ionic compounds when they dissolve in water?

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When ionic compounds dissolve in water, they dissociate into their constituent ions.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is lattice energy?

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Lattice energy is the energy released when gaseous ions combine to form an ionic solid.