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How does the structure of an ionic compound affect its properties?
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An ionic compound is the electrostatic force of attraction between ions of opposite charges. By this I mean they contain a metal and a non-metal. They form a shape what chemists call a lattice.
How it effects its properties:
Well these are VERY strong bonds, have you tried melting salt? It would take well over 500 degrees!
The reason why the bonds are so strong, are due to the way the bonding works. Firstly, heat energy has the break all the bonds across the entire lattice. There are over billions to break!
These are polar ie: they can conduct electricity (due to electronegative differences between the delta plus of one element and the delta minus of another). But only when placed in water (dissolved) or molten. This is because the ions that were originally trapped in the lattice are now free to move.
Giant ionic lattice's strength depends on the following:
The charge on the ions ie: Higher charges are stronger than lower one.
The size of the ions, smaller ions in the compound compacts together much more and has stronger ionic bonds.
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What are some properties that would help distinguish a ionic compound from a molecular compound?
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What kind of structure does an ionic compound have?
crystal compounds
What characteristics of ionic bonds can be used to explain the properties of ionic compounds?
the properties of an ionic compound can be explained by ht e strong attractions among ions within a crystal lattice.
Lewis structure of K2O?
Potassium oxide (K2O) is an ionic compound, not a molecule, and does not have a Lewis structure.
Why are there no distinct molecules in an ionic compound?
There are distinct molecules in in substances that form an ionic compound, it is just that when they form an ionic compound (a crystal lattice structure) the pattern in the sturcture is the dominant feature rather than separate molecules.
What are some properties that would help distinguish a ionic compound from a molecular compound?
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What is the structure of an ionic compound called?
crystal lattice
What kind of structure does an ionic compound have?
crystal compounds
What is the physical structure of an ionic compound called?
crystal lattice
Which characteristic of ionic bonds can be used to explain the properties of ionic compounds?
the properties of an ionic compound can be explained by ht e strong attractions among ions within a crystal lattice.
What characteristics of ionic bonds can be used to explain the properties of ionic compounds?
the properties of an ionic compound can be explained by ht e strong attractions among ions within a crystal lattice.
Is a brittle compound a molecular compound?
Periodic table lists elements. Not properties. Brittle is a property (of metals).
Is the bonding between Magnesium and Nitrate Covalent or Ionic?
Magnesium Nitrate is an Ionic Compound. The Mg 2+ ion is separated by two NO3 - ions in a ionic lattice. It is readily soluble in aqueous solutions. It also has a relatively high melting temperature. These properties support an ionic lattice structure.
Lewis structure of K2O?
Potassium oxide (K2O) is an ionic compound, not a molecule, and does not have a Lewis structure.
Why are there no distinct molecules in an ionic compound?
There are distinct molecules in in substances that form an ionic compound, it is just that when they form an ionic compound (a crystal lattice structure) the pattern in the sturcture is the dominant feature rather than separate molecules.
What is the atomic arrangement of salt?
It is an ionic compound - arranged in a giant lattice structure.
What is the formula ionic compound for Mg and As?
Apparently this compound is not ionic in structure. The attached link refers to "cubic lattice containing two molecules of Mg3As2 in the unit cell."
