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What is the arrangement of ions in ionic compounds called?
What is the arrangement of ions in ionic compounds called?
What accounts for the high melting and boiling points of ionic compounds?
What accounts for the high melting and boiling points of ionic compounds?
Which statement about the crystal forms of ionic compounds is true?
Which statement about the crystal forms of ionic compounds is true?
What type of energy is primarily involved in holding the ions in a crystal lattice together?
What type of energy is primarily involved in holding the ions in a crystal lattice together?
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What observable physical change can indicate the melting of an ionic compound?
What observable physical change can indicate the melting of an ionic compound?
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In what state do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
In what state do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
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What term describes ionic substances that can conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
What term describes ionic substances that can conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
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Why do solid ionic compounds not conduct electricity?
Why do solid ionic compounds not conduct electricity?
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What is a characteristic property of ionic compounds in solid form?
What is a characteristic property of ionic compounds in solid form?
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What happens to cations and anions when ionic compounds dissolve in water?
What happens to cations and anions when ionic compounds dissolve in water?
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What is a characteristic of covalent compounds concerning their melting and boiling points?
What is a characteristic of covalent compounds concerning their melting and boiling points?
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Why are covalent compounds often found in gas or liquid form at room temperature?
Why are covalent compounds often found in gas or liquid form at room temperature?
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What is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?
What is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?
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What explains the softness and flexibility of covalent compounds?
What explains the softness and flexibility of covalent compounds?
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Ionic compounds generally dissolve well in which type of solvent?
Ionic compounds generally dissolve well in which type of solvent?
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How do intermolecular forces in covalent compounds compare to those in ionic compounds?
How do intermolecular forces in covalent compounds compare to those in ionic compounds?
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What phase of matter is least likely to be represented by covalent compounds at room temperature?
What phase of matter is least likely to be represented by covalent compounds at room temperature?
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Which of the following statements about the electrical conductivity of ionic compounds is true?
Which of the following statements about the electrical conductivity of ionic compounds is true?
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How do ionic compounds typically respond to heat?
How do ionic compounds typically respond to heat?
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What describes the texture of solid ionic compounds?
What describes the texture of solid ionic compounds?
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What causes ionic compounds to be hard?
What causes ionic compounds to be hard?
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What happens to ionic compounds when pressure is applied?
What happens to ionic compounds when pressure is applied?
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Why are ionic compounds described as brittle?
Why are ionic compounds described as brittle?
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What characteristic of ionic compounds is illustrated by a broken chocolate bar?
What characteristic of ionic compounds is illustrated by a broken chocolate bar?
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What contributes to the rigidity of solid ionic compounds?
What contributes to the rigidity of solid ionic compounds?
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What characteristic is generally associated with covalent compounds?
What characteristic is generally associated with covalent compounds?
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Which of the following properties is NOT commonly seen in covalent compounds?
Which of the following properties is NOT commonly seen in covalent compounds?
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Covalent compounds typically exist in which of the following states at room temperature?
Covalent compounds typically exist in which of the following states at room temperature?
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How do the intermolecular forces in covalent compounds usually compare to those in ionic compounds?
How do the intermolecular forces in covalent compounds usually compare to those in ionic compounds?
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Which of the following describes the conductivity of covalent compounds?
Which of the following describes the conductivity of covalent compounds?
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What defines the polarity of covalent molecules?
What defines the polarity of covalent molecules?
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Which of the following is an example of a polar covalent compound?
Which of the following is an example of a polar covalent compound?
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Covalent compounds can be classified into which two categories?
Covalent compounds can be classified into which two categories?
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Which of the following statements about covalent compounds is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about covalent compounds is incorrect?
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In the context of covalent compounds, what is true about nonpolar molecules?
In the context of covalent compounds, what is true about nonpolar molecules?
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What does the electronegativity value represent for an element?
What does the electronegativity value represent for an element?
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Which of the following elements has the lowest electronegativity value?
Which of the following elements has the lowest electronegativity value?
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Electronegativity values are typically rounded to how many decimal places?
Electronegativity values are typically rounded to how many decimal places?
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Which group of elements would likely have higher electronegativity values?
Which group of elements would likely have higher electronegativity values?
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Which of the following is represented by the symbol 'F' in the electronegativity table?
Which of the following is represented by the symbol 'F' in the electronegativity table?
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What determines if a bond is polar or nonpolar?
What determines if a bond is polar or nonpolar?
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How does electronegativity change across a period in the periodic table?
How does electronegativity change across a period in the periodic table?
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What type of bond forms when electrons are shared equally between two atoms?
What type of bond forms when electrons are shared equally between two atoms?
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What happens to electronegativity as you move down a group in the periodic table?
What happens to electronegativity as you move down a group in the periodic table?
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What characterizes a polar covalent bond?
What characterizes a polar covalent bond?
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What is a key characteristic of the flammability of covalent compounds compared to ionic compounds?
What is a key characteristic of the flammability of covalent compounds compared to ionic compounds?
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What products are formed when a covalent compound undergoes combustion?
What products are formed when a covalent compound undergoes combustion?
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Why do covalent compounds not conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
Why do covalent compounds not conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
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Which statement is true regarding the conductivity of covalent compounds?
Which statement is true regarding the conductivity of covalent compounds?
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Which of the following best describes the behavior of covalent compounds in combustion reactions?
Which of the following best describes the behavior of covalent compounds in combustion reactions?
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Flashcards
Electrical Conductivity of Ionic Compounds (liquid)
Electrical Conductivity of Ionic Compounds (liquid)
When ionic compounds dissolve in water, the ions separate and can carry current, making the solution conductive.
Electrical Conductivity of Ionic Compounds (solid)
Electrical Conductivity of Ionic Compounds (solid)
Solid ionic compounds do not conduct electricity; they are insulators.
Electrolyte
Electrolyte
An ionic substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water.
Insulator
Insulator
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Dissociation of ions
Dissociation of ions
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Ionic Compounds
Ionic Compounds
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Physical Properties
Physical Properties
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High Melting Points
High Melting Points
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Solubility in Polar Solvents
Solubility in Polar Solvents
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Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Conductivity
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Ionic compound hardness
Ionic compound hardness
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Ionic compound brittleness
Ionic compound brittleness
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Electrostatic attraction
Electrostatic attraction
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Electrostatic repulsion
Electrostatic repulsion
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Brittleness in ionic compounds
Brittleness in ionic compounds
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Covalent Compounds
Covalent Compounds
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Melting point
Melting point
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Boiling point
Boiling point
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Solubility
Solubility
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Crystal Lattice
Crystal Lattice
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Electrostatic Force
Electrostatic Force
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High Boiling Point
High Boiling Point
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Why are ionic compounds hard?
Why are ionic compounds hard?
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Polar Covalent Bond
Polar Covalent Bond
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Nonpolar Covalent Bond
Nonpolar Covalent Bond
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Electronegativity
Electronegativity
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Polar Molecule
Polar Molecule
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Nonpolar Molecule
Nonpolar Molecule
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Covalent Compounds: Melting/Boiling Points
Covalent Compounds: Melting/Boiling Points
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Covalent Compounds: Flexibility
Covalent Compounds: Flexibility
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Covalent Compounds: States at Room Temp
Covalent Compounds: States at Room Temp
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Intermolecular Forces
Intermolecular Forces
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Why Low Melting/Boiling Points?
Why Low Melting/Boiling Points?
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Electronegativity Trend
Electronegativity Trend
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How to Predict Bond Type
How to Predict Bond Type
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Periodic Table Trend
Periodic Table Trend
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What does a high EN value mean?
What does a high EN value mean?
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What does a low EN value mean?
What does a low EN value mean?
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EN and Bond Types
EN and Bond Types
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Flammability of Covalent Compounds
Flammability of Covalent Compounds
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Combustion reaction
Combustion reaction
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Why are covalent compounds non-conductive in solution?
Why are covalent compounds non-conductive in solution?
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How do covalent compounds differ from ionic compounds in conductivity?
How do covalent compounds differ from ionic compounds in conductivity?
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What's the key difference in how covalent and ionic compounds dissolve?
What's the key difference in how covalent and ionic compounds dissolve?
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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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Explore the unique characteristics of ionic compounds through this quiz. Learn about their crystal structures, electrical conductivity, and properties such as high melting points and brittleness. This quiz will test your understanding of the essential properties that define ionic substances.