3.1.1.1 - Characteristic Properties of Ionic Compounds
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What is an ionic bond?
💡 Hint: Think about how metals and non-metals interact.
Name one property of ionic compounds.
💡 Hint: Consider the forces holding the ions together.
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What type of bond is formed between sodium and chlorine?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of sodium and chlorine.
True or False: Ionic compounds are typically brittle.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when force is applied.
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Explain how the structure of ionic compounds contributes to their physical properties, using sodium chloride as an example.
💡 Hint: Consider how the arrangement of ions impacts their interactions.
Compare and contrast ionic compounds with covalent compounds in terms of solubility and conductivity.
💡 Hint: Think about how the bonds and structures differ in these compounds.
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