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Because Ionic bonds are the strongest of all in chemistry. If a compound is ionic, it is unstable and will most likely fix itself with a corresponding ionic compound.

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Why are ionic compounds insoluble in organic compounds?

It isn't strictly true, but generally ionic compounds are not highly soluble in organic solvents because ionic compounds need a highly polar solvent to dissolve well (such as water) and in general organic compounds are not as polar as water. Remember, like dissolves like. However, many ionic compounds are very soluble in a variety of organic solvents, just not as much as in water.


Did air fresheners are ionic or covalent compounds?

Well I think they are covalent bond because they need to give the odor in air but ionic bond has a very strong attraction force between its ions and won't be able to give that smell in the air.


The difference between ionic compounds and covalent compounds?

An ionic bond is when one or more electrons are transfered from one atom to another. A covalent bond is when atoms share one or more electrons. The atom Hydrogen would need only 2 electrons but most need 8.


What is the Melting point of ionic compounds?

This is a phase change from solid to liquid which occurs at a fixed temperature when the ionic lattice breaks down. In general ionic compounds are high melting.


Why aren't prefixes used in naming ionic compounds?

Prefixes are not used in naming ionic compounds because the charges of the ions involved determine the ratio in which they combine, thus eliminating the need for numerical prefixes to specify the number of atoms of each element. Ionic compounds are named using the names of the individual ions involved, without using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms.

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Why do ionic compounds need at least one metal?

Ionic compounds do not require the presence of a metal, for example ammonium chloride is ionic and does not contain a metallic element. What is true is that the majority of ionic compounds involve at least one metal.


Do IONIC COMPOUNDS need to be positively charged?

No they are not positively charged. Ionic bonds comprise of anions and cations.


Why are ionic compounds insoluble in organic compounds?

It isn't strictly true, but generally ionic compounds are not highly soluble in organic solvents because ionic compounds need a highly polar solvent to dissolve well (such as water) and in general organic compounds are not as polar as water. Remember, like dissolves like. However, many ionic compounds are very soluble in a variety of organic solvents, just not as much as in water.


Why are ionic compounds usually have high melting point while most simple covalent compounds have low melting point?

Ionic compounds are mad by ionic bonding The two parts of the compound ther for become one by means of moving electronioc and beoming stable there fore the bond and the compound is stronger that conalent compounds which just share the electrons needed for the two (or more ) elements to become a compound so they are weaker


Does the van Hoff factor need to be used when calculating freezing and boiling points for ionic compounds?

most definately.


Did air fresheners are ionic or covalent compounds?

Well I think they are covalent bond because they need to give the odor in air but ionic bond has a very strong attraction force between its ions and won't be able to give that smell in the air.


The difference between ionic compounds and covalent compounds?

An ionic bond is when one or more electrons are transfered from one atom to another. A covalent bond is when atoms share one or more electrons. The atom Hydrogen would need only 2 electrons but most need 8.


What is the Melting point of ionic compounds?

This is a phase change from solid to liquid which occurs at a fixed temperature when the ionic lattice breaks down. In general ionic compounds are high melting.


Why aren't prefixes used in naming ionic compounds?

Prefixes are not used in naming ionic compounds because the charges of the ions involved determine the ratio in which they combine, thus eliminating the need for numerical prefixes to specify the number of atoms of each element. Ionic compounds are named using the names of the individual ions involved, without using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms.


Ionic compounds are electrically?

Charged i will leave urs but this is the correct answer Neutral u guys need 2 make up ur mind


Why would a scientists need to identify and control variables in an experiment?

A scientist would need to identify variables so you could know what to change and what to keep the same. A scientist would need to control variables so you can try to see exactly which factors are affecting the dependent variable (the thing you're measuring). Hope this helped! Because I have the exact same question on my homework!


Do Ionic compounds use prefixes mono di tri?

yeah.. mono-1 di-2 tri-3 tetra-4 penta-5 hexa-6 hepta-7 octa-8 nona-9 deca-10 dodeca-20 The real answer is NO. The prefixes are only used in Type III compounds which are Covalent Bonds. Ionic Bonds only need the ending -ide.