Physical Properties of Ionic Compounds
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What is the arrangement of ions in ionic compounds called?

  • Ionic grid
  • Crystal lattice (correct)
  • Molecular structure
  • Covalent form

    • What accounts for the high melting and boiling points of ionic compounds?

  • Strong covalent bonds
  • Weak van der Waals forces
  • Low ionization energies
  • Strong electrostatic forces (correct)

    • Which statement about the crystal forms of ionic compounds is true?

  • They vary between different ionic compounds. (correct)
  • They all have the same crystal structure.
  • They cannot form geometric shapes.
  • They only form in solid states.

    • What type of energy is primarily involved in holding the ions in a crystal lattice together?

    <p>Electrostatic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What observable physical change can indicate the melting of an ionic compound?

    <p>Bubbling and steam production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what state do ionic compounds conduct electricity?

    <p>In aqueous solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes ionic substances that can conduct electricity when dissolved in water?

    <p>Electrolytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do solid ionic compounds not conduct electricity?

    <p>Their ions are fixed in place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic property of ionic compounds in solid form?

    <p>They behave as electrical insulators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to cations and anions when ionic compounds dissolve in water?

    <p>They are dissociated and free to move.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of covalent compounds concerning their melting and boiling points?

    <p>They tend to have low melting and boiling points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are covalent compounds often found in gas or liquid form at room temperature?

    <p>Their intermolecular forces are relatively weak, making them soft and flexible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?

    <p>They form crystalline structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What explains the softness and flexibility of covalent compounds?

    <p>Covalent bonds are relatively flexible and easy to break.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ionic compounds generally dissolve well in which type of solvent?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do intermolecular forces in covalent compounds compare to those in ionic compounds?

    <p>They are generally weaker than those in ionic compounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phase of matter is least likely to be represented by covalent compounds at room temperature?

    <p>Plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the electrical conductivity of ionic compounds is true?

    <p>Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do ionic compounds typically respond to heat?

    <p>They melt without breaking down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the texture of solid ionic compounds?

    <p>They have a brittle crystalline structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes ionic compounds to be hard?

    <p>Strong electrostatic attraction between ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to ionic compounds when pressure is applied?

    <p>Same charge ions move closer and repel each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are ionic compounds described as brittle?

    <p>Applying force disrupts the ionic structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of ionic compounds is illustrated by a broken chocolate bar?

    <p>Brittleness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the rigidity of solid ionic compounds?

    <p>Strong ionic bonds and structured lattice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is generally associated with covalent compounds?

    <p>Poor electrical conductivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following properties is NOT commonly seen in covalent compounds?

    <p>Good ionic conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Covalent compounds typically exist in which of the following states at room temperature?

    <p>Both solid and liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the intermolecular forces in covalent compounds usually compare to those in ionic compounds?

    <p>Weaker in covalent compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the conductivity of covalent compounds?

    <p>They do not conduct electricity in any state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the polarity of covalent molecules?

    <p>The differences in the electronegativity of the bonded atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a polar covalent compound?

    <p>Dichloromethane (CH₂Cl₂)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Covalent compounds can be classified into which two categories?

    <p>Polar and Nonpolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about covalent compounds is incorrect?

    <p>They can only be nonpolar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of covalent compounds, what is true about nonpolar molecules?

    <p>They have a symmetrical distribution of electron density.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the electronegativity value represent for an element?

    <p>The tendency of an atom to attract electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements has the lowest electronegativity value?

    <p>Lithium (Li)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electronegativity values are typically rounded to how many decimal places?

    <p>One decimal place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of elements would likely have higher electronegativity values?

    <p>Halogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is represented by the symbol 'F' in the electronegativity table?

    <p>Fluorine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines if a bond is polar or nonpolar?

    <p>Electronegativity difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does electronegativity change across a period in the periodic table?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond forms when electrons are shared equally between two atoms?

    <p>Nonpolar covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to electronegativity as you move down a group in the periodic table?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a polar covalent bond?

    <p>Unequal sharing of electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the flammability of covalent compounds compared to ionic compounds?

    <p>Covalent compounds are significantly more flammable than ionic compounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What products are formed when a covalent compound undergoes combustion?

    <p>Carbon dioxide and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do covalent compounds not conduct electricity when dissolved in water?

    <p>They do not dissociate into ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the conductivity of covalent compounds?

    <p>Covalent compounds do not conduct electricity when dissolved in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the behavior of covalent compounds in combustion reactions?

    <p>They release energy when reacting with oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Physical Properties of Ionic Compounds

    • Ionic compounds form crystals
    • Ions are arranged in a regular, geometric structure called a crystal lattice
    • Different ionic compounds have different crystal forms
    • Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points
    • Ions in a crystal lattice are closely packed together
    • Close packing creates a strong electrostatic force of attraction between the ions
    • Ionic compounds are hard and brittle
    • Applying pressure or mechanical force causes ions with the same charge to move closer, resulting in electrostatic repulsion
    • When ionic compounds are dissolved in water (liquid form), they form an aqueous solution
    • The cations and anions are dissociated, or separated, and are free to conduct electricity through the solution
    • These ionic substances that conduct electricity are referred to as electrolytes
    • Solid form ionic compounds do not conduct electricity, instead they are good insulators

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