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The positive ion (cation) is written first.
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Where do the names for ionic compounds come from?
For an ionic compound, the name of the positive ion comes first, followed by the name of the negative ion.
Where are some places ionic compounds are found?
Ionic compounds can be easily found in salts (and in mineral ores when it comes to industrial level).
What is listed first in ionic compounds?
The metal is listed first.
Give the properties of ionic compounds?
There is one very important property of ionic compounds. Ionic compounds are compounds that will conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
Ionic compounds often have higher melting point than metals. Using at least 2 properties of ionic compounds explain why is cookware not made from ionic compounds?
1) Ionic compounds are not good heat conductors 2) Ionic compounds are not malleable
Where do the names for ionic compounds come from?
For an ionic compound, the name of the positive ion comes first, followed by the name of the negative ion.
Where are some places ionic compounds are found?
Ionic compounds can be easily found in salts (and in mineral ores when it comes to industrial level).
What is listed first in ionic compounds?
The metal is listed first.
Give the properties of ionic compounds?
There is one very important property of ionic compounds. Ionic compounds are compounds that will conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
Ionic compounds often have higher melting point than metals. Using at least 2 properties of ionic compounds explain why is cookware not made from ionic compounds?
1) Ionic compounds are not good heat conductors 2) Ionic compounds are not malleable
What is the ionic charge of chlorine in its compounds?
In ionic chlorine compounds, the ionic charge of chlorine is -1.
Common substances that form ionic compounds?
substances such as sodium and chlorine for ionic compounds basically it is neutral elements that form ionic compounds
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.
What do you call compounds that have been formed through ionic bonding?
Ionic compounds.
Does iron and chlorine make ionic compounds?
Yes they can form ionic compounds
Are ionic compounds metal?
Ionic compounds are not meatals: salts, acids, bases.
Most ionic compounds Are?
At room temperature, most ionic compounds are solids.
