11 Questions
Which type of bonding is responsible for holding ionic compounds together?
Ionic bonding
Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?
They have a large number of ions
Which term describes the regular structures of ionic compounds?
Giant ionic lattices
What type of forces of attraction act between the oppositely charged ions in a giant ionic lattice?
Electrostatic forces
What property of ionic compounds is explained by their structure and bonding?
High melting points
What happens to the melting and boiling points of ionic compounds as the energy needed to overcome the electrostatic forces of attraction increases?
They increase
Which compound is commonly found in sand?
Silicon dioxide
What type of structure does silicon dioxide have?
Giant covalent structure
What type of bonds link the atoms in silicon dioxide?
Strong covalent bonds
What are the melting and boiling points of substances with giant covalent structures?
Very high
Which substance is an exception and can conduct electricity among substances with giant covalent structures?
Graphite
Test your knowledge on the structure and properties of ionic compounds in this quiz. Explore the concept of giant ionic lattices and understand why these compounds have high melting and boiling points.
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