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Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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Do ionic compounds form crystals?

Usually ionic compounds form crystals when in their solid state.


The ions in most ionic compounds are organized into what?

crystals :)


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.


Are borax crystals ionic compounds?

yes. borax crystal ia ionic compound.


What is a property of salt?

Salt is made of crystals.


What is the meaning of lattice dissociation?

The ionic compounds exist as solid crystals or Lattice, when such compounds are added to water crystals break down into ions ,it is dissociation (breaking) of lattice.


Do binary ionic compounds have bonds that share two valence electrons?

No. Ionic compounds are held together by ionic bonds.


When and why are ionic crystals able to transfer electric current?

Ionic compounds become electrolytes only in a solution when ions are formed.


What properties charaterize ionic compounds?

Ionic bonds are very weak, and ionic compounds are very weakly held together chemically.


How does ionic bonds connect atoms together?

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How do ionic compounds form crystals?

When positive ions and negative ions are nearby they are attracted and pair up building an Ionic Crystal.


What is three ionic compound?

four properties of ionic compound are: 1-All ionic compounds form crystals 2-Ionic compounds are very hard and very brittle 3-Ionic compounds conduct electricity when they dissolve in water 4-Ionic compounds tend to have high melting and boiling points and 3 ionic compounds are: Sodium Chloride - Na Cl Potassium Fluoride - KF Magnesium Chloride - MgCl2