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Ionic compounds are compound consisting of a metal plus a nonmetal. The metal and the nonmetal both have charges that you can find on the Periodic Table, and they have to balance each other out. For example, you have MgO (Magnesium Oxide). The magnesium is the metal, the oxygen is the nonmetal, and they both have a charge of +2 and -2, so the subscripts cancel each other out.

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What do you call a compound that is held together by an ionic bond?

most ionic compounds are salt


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?

Cookware needs to have good thermal conductivity, while ionic compounds have poor conductivity. Additionally, ionic compounds are brittle and prone to shattering when subjected to mechanical stress, making them unsuitable for cookware that requires durability and resistance to impact.


Are all ionic compounds that dissolve electrolytes?

Not all ionic compounds dissolve into electrolytes. Only ionic compounds that dissociate into ions in solution and conduct electricity are considered electrolytes. Some ionic compounds do not dissolve well in water and consequently do not conduct electricity.


Describe properties that would help you to distinguish an ionic compound from a molecular compound.?

Ionic compounds typically have higher melting and boiling points compared to molecular compounds due to the strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions. Ionic compounds are typically soluble in water and conduct electricity when dissolved or in molten state, whereas molecular compounds are often insoluble in water and do not conduct electricity in any state.


Are all ionic compounds crystalline?

No, not all ionic compounds are crystalline. Some ionic compounds may form amorphous solids instead of crystalline structures under certain conditions.

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Describe two main types of chemical bonds that are found in compounds?

ionic and covalent


What do you call a compound that is held together by an ionic bond?

most ionic compounds are salt


What do you call compounds that have been formed through ionic bonding?

Ionic compounds.


How does the melting point of ionic compounds compared to that of covalent compounds?

Ionic compounds generally have higher melting and boiling points.


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?

Cookware needs to have good thermal conductivity, while ionic compounds have poor conductivity. Additionally, ionic compounds are brittle and prone to shattering when subjected to mechanical stress, making them unsuitable for cookware that requires durability and resistance to impact.


Is PO4 Covalent or ionic?

It is ionic, All the compounds of Sodium are ionic.


What properties charaterize ionic compounds?

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


Are all ionic compounds that dissolve electrolytes?

Not all ionic compounds dissolve into electrolytes. Only ionic compounds that dissociate into ions in solution and conduct electricity are considered electrolytes. Some ionic compounds do not dissolve well in water and consequently do not conduct electricity.


Describe properties that would help you to distinguish an ionic compound from a molecular compound.?

Ionic compounds typically have higher melting and boiling points compared to molecular compounds due to the strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions. Ionic compounds are typically soluble in water and conduct electricity when dissolved or in molten state, whereas molecular compounds are often insoluble in water and do not conduct electricity in any state.


Is an ionic compound soft?

No, ionic compounds are hard.


Do ionic bonds create ionic compounds?

yes


What does Ionic bond?

Ionic bonding forms compounds.