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There's a cation (a positively charged ion, usually a metal), and an anion (a negatively charged ion, usually a nonmetal. These two are strongly bonded together because of their opposite charges.
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If ionic compounds are composed of charged particles why is not every ionic compound either positively or negatively charged?
It is nuetral.
Why does water act as a solvent of ionic compounds?
Because the particles of hydrogen in the water are charged
Why do ionic compounds gernerally conduct an electrical current?
Ionic compounds conduct electricity when they are dissociated in a solvent, often water, because the intermolecular bonds break down leaving charged particles dispersed throughout the solvent. The electrons that constitute as an electric charge are then able to flow through these charged particles and electricity is conducted
Are ions and ionic compounds the same?
No, ions and ionic compounds are not the same. Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge. Ionic compounds are formed when ions of opposite charges are attracted to each other and form a stable structure through electrostatic forces. So, ions are the individual charged particles, whereas ionic compounds are the result of the combination of these ions.
Why are only covalent compounds nonelectrolytes?
There are no free charged particles to carry charge (apart from graphite, in which carbon atoms have non-bonding electrons which can carry charge). Metallic substances have free electrons and in ionic compounds the ions themselves are charged and can carry charge if they can move, hence ionic compounds can conduct when molten or in solution.
If ionic compounds are composed of charged particles why is not every ionic compound either positively or negatively charged?
It is nuetral.
An Ionic compound is formed when?
Ionic compounds are formed when two oppositely charged particles are attracted to each other.
Why does water act as a solvent of ionic compounds?
Because the particles of hydrogen in the water are charged
When ionic compounds undergo blank they dissolve in water and form charged particles?
Yes, it is correct.
What are true statements about ionic compounds?
cation form when an atom gains electronRemoving an electron from an atom requires energy
Why do ionic compounds gernerally conduct an electrical current?
Ionic compounds conduct electricity when they are dissociated in a solvent, often water, because the intermolecular bonds break down leaving charged particles dispersed throughout the solvent. The electrons that constitute as an electric charge are then able to flow through these charged particles and electricity is conducted
What is the term use for water and other charged particles?
Hm, well a charged particle is generally called an ion, but water isn't considered a charged particle. It is the universal solvent in which ionic compounds can be dissolved to produce an ionic solution, however.
Are ions and ionic compounds the same?
No, ions and ionic compounds are not the same. Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge. Ionic compounds are formed when ions of opposite charges are attracted to each other and form a stable structure through electrostatic forces. So, ions are the individual charged particles, whereas ionic compounds are the result of the combination of these ions.
Do ionic compounds result from the neutral attraction of oppositely charged ions?
Ionic compounds result from the mutual (not neutral) attraction of oppositely charged ions.
Why are only covalent compounds nonelectrolytes?
There are no free charged particles to carry charge (apart from graphite, in which carbon atoms have non-bonding electrons which can carry charge). Metallic substances have free electrons and in ionic compounds the ions themselves are charged and can carry charge if they can move, hence ionic compounds can conduct when molten or in solution.
Do IONIC COMPOUNDS need to be positively charged?
No they are not positively charged. Ionic bonds comprise of anions and cations.
Why do covalent compounds have lower melting points then ionic compounds?
Covalent compounds tend to be negatively charged than an ionic compound.
