Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What type of compounds form ions in solution?

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Ionic compounds.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ionic compounds? High melting and boiling points, soft, crystal lattice structure, conduct electricity when dissolved in water?

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Soft.

Front

Is LiBr an ionic or covalent compound?

Back

Ionic.

Front

Which type of compound does NOT conduct electricity when molten?

Back

Covalent compound.

Front

Is PBr5 an ionic or covalent compound?

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Covalent.

Front

What is the general structure of ionic compounds?

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Crystal lattice structure.

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What property allows ionic compounds to conduct electricity when dissolved in water?

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The presence of free-moving ions.

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What is the typical melting point range for ionic compounds?

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High melting points, often above 300°C.

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What is a common property of covalent compounds regarding melting and boiling points?

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They generally have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.

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How do ionic compounds typically form?

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Through the transfer of electrons from metals to nonmetals.