Properties of Ionic Compounds

Properties of Ionic Compounds

Multiple Choice

The reason that a sodium atom bonds with a chlorine atom is because

• Sodium transfers an electron to Chlorine
• oppositely charged ions form a strong electrostatic attraction
• ions are the same size
• the ions have a full outer shell

Multiple Choice

What type of forces hold on an ionic lattice together?

• Electrostatic attraction forces

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

• Van der Waals forces

Multiple Choice

Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Which statement below best explains the property?

• Ions are free to move.

• Electrons are free to move.

• Bonds are strong.

• There are weak intermolecular forces of attraction.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a property of an ionic compound?

• high melting point
• soft
• malleable
• liquid at room temperature

Multiple Choice

The following properties are all characteristics of ionic compounds EXCEPT

• high melting and boiling points

• soft

• crystal lattice structure

• conduct electricity when dissolved in water

Multiple Choice

What properties does an ionic compound have?

• A low boiling point and it conducts electricity when dissolved in water

• A high melting and it conducts electricity when liquid

• A high boiling point and it conducts electricity when solid