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The electrostatic force exerted by a cation on an anion distorts its electron cloud, which has a tendency to move towards the cation. The degree of polarisation is directly proportional to the charge of the cation and indirectly proportional to its size.
Due to polarization, the ionic compound gains a certain degree of covalency.
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∙ 14y ago
Polarization in ionic compounds occurs when the electron density around the anion is shifted towards the cation due to the electronegativity difference between them. This results in the formation of partially charged ions, leading to an asymmetric distribution of charge within the compound. This polarization enhances the attractive forces between the ions, contributing to the stability of the ionic lattice.
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∙ 15y agoPolarization has to do with how the electrons are being shared in a covalent bond. When two atoms with different electronegativities bond together, the valence electrons are unevenly shared between them. The more electronegative atom will pull the electrons of the bond closer to itslef because it has a strong "desire" for those electrons, thus making the bond polar.
Ex: HCF3 or trifluoromethane. The electrons between the carbon and fluorine reside closer to the fluorine because fluorine is more electronegative.
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What elements are in ionic compounds?
Ionic compounds are composed of positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions), which are typically formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms. Common elements found in ionic compounds include metals and nonmetals.
What do you call a compound that is held together by an ionic bond?
most ionic compounds are salt
How can molecular compounds be distinguished from ionic compounds?
Many ionic compounds exist as crystals but covalent compounds as molecules (there are exceptions as diamond though). Ionic compounds would be good electrical conductors unlike molecular compounds.
Does iron and chlorine make ionic compounds?
Yes they can form ionic compounds
Most ionic compounds Are?
At room temperature, most ionic compounds are solids.
What are the types of polarization?
electronic polarization ionic or atomic polarization orientation or dipole polarization space charge polarization
What elements are in ionic compounds?
Ionic compounds are composed of positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions), which are typically formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms. Common elements found in ionic compounds include metals and nonmetals.
What are atoms held together by a atratction between what?
The electrostaic attraction between atoms (a metal and a nonmetal) occur in ionic compounds.
What do you call a compound that is held together by an ionic bond?
most ionic compounds are salt
How can molecular compounds be distinguished from ionic compounds?
Many ionic compounds exist as crystals but covalent compounds as molecules (there are exceptions as diamond though). Ionic compounds would be good electrical conductors unlike molecular compounds.
Does iron and chlorine make ionic compounds?
Yes they can form ionic compounds
What do you call compounds that have been formed through ionic bonding?
Ionic compounds.
Most ionic compounds Are?
At room temperature, most ionic compounds are solids.
How are molecular compounds different from an ionic compound?
In molecular compounds, atoms are joined by covalent bonds, while in ionic compounds, they are joined by ionic bonds.
What is the difference in metals and ionic compounds when force is applied?
ionic compounds have a high melting point compared to metals and ionic compounds do not conduct electricity as metals
Why won't ionic compounds conduct when they are in solid form?
In order for conduction to occur, there must be some free moving (delocalised) charged particle in the structure. When ionic compounds are solid, the positive and negative ions are held together in a giant lattice due to strong electrostatic forces. When ionic compounds are molten or in solution however, the ions can move, and therefore can conduct electricity
What compounds break up into ions in solution?
Ionic compounds are dissociated in water solution.
