Practice Brittle (4.2.4.2) - Chemical Bonding: Why Atoms Stick Together
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Question 1 Easy

What is an ionic compound?

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of metals and non-metals.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a brittle ionic compound.

💡 Hint: What do we often use in cooking?

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Question 1

What happens to ionic compounds when force is applied?

They bend
They melt
They shatter

💡 Hint: Think about the stability of the ionic structure.

Question 2

True or False: Ionic compounds can conduct electricity in their solid state.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when they are melted or dissolved.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Why do ionic compounds not only shatter but are also considered rigid?

💡 Hint: Consider the contrast between rigidity and brittleness.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment demonstrating the brittleness of sodium chloride versus a covalent compound like sugar.

💡 Hint: Focus on how the structure and bonding types influence outcomes.

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