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Ionic solids are held together in a crystalline lattice, meaning that it is just a cluster of ions held together by their electrostatic attractions.
ie. Na+ is represented by a +. Cl- is represented by a C.
+C+C+C+C+C+C
C+C+C+C+C+C+
+C+C+C+C+C+C
Here we can see that the C's are surrounded by the positively charged +'s and vice versa.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIonic forces, coulomb force between + (cation) and - (anion) charges.
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What forces hold ionic solids together?
Ionic bonds
What forces hold molecular solids?
There are different forces that are associated with solids. The main ones are normal forces and ionic bonds which hold together ionic solids.
Which attractive forces stabilize ionic solids?
gravity
Why do molecular solids have lower boiling points than ionic solids?
In the liquid the intermolecular forces between covalent molecules are weaker than the forces between ions.
Is gold and platnium a ionic solid?
Gold and platinum are not ionic solids, they are metals held together by metallic bonds not ionic bonds.
What forces hold ionic solids together?
Ionic bonds
What have a lower melting points than ionic solids?
Covalent solids generally have lower melting points than ionic solids. This is because covalent solids are made up of discrete molecules held together by relatively weak intermolecular forces, whereas ionic solids are made up of ions held together by strong electrostatic forces. The weaker intermolecular forces in covalent solids require less energy to overcome, resulting in a lower melting point.
What forces hold molecular solids?
There are different forces that are associated with solids. The main ones are normal forces and ionic bonds which hold together ionic solids.
Which attractive forces stabilize ionic solids?
gravity
Why do molecular solids have lower boiling points than ionic solids?
In the liquid the intermolecular forces between covalent molecules are weaker than the forces between ions.
What force holds molecular solids together?
London dispersion forces (also known as van der Waals forces) hold molecular solids together. or Intermolecular forces
Is gold and platnium a ionic solid?
Gold and platinum are not ionic solids, they are metals held together by metallic bonds not ionic bonds.
What is bonding in solids. write the list of different types of bonding in solids?
Strong chemical bonds in solids are ionic bonds, covalent bonds in giant network molecules and metallic bonds. Weak bonds in solids holding discrete molecules together are hydrogen bonds in solid H2O, HF, NH3 Weak intermolecular forces including dispersion forces and permanent dipole interactions
Do ionic or covalent hold two compounds together?
No, they do not hold two compounds together. The forces that hold compounds together are intermolecular forces. Ionic and covalent bonds are intramolecular forces, and they hold the atoms of the molecule or formula unit together.
What forces hold molecular together?
London dispersion forces (also known as van der Waals forces) hold molecular solids together. or Intermolecular forces
What forces typically holds ions together?
electrostatic forces-apex
In which state do ionic compounds usually exist at room temperature?
due to strong electrostatic forces ionic compounds usually exist as solids at room temperature.
