3.1.1.1 - Characteristic Properties of Ionic Compounds

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an ionic bond?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how metals and non-metals interact.

Question 2

Easy

Name one property of ionic compounds.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the forces holding the ions together.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of bond is formed between sodium and chlorine?

  • Covalent bond
  • Ionic bond
  • Metallic bond

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the nature of sodium and chlorine.

Question 2

True or False: Ionic compounds are typically brittle.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when force is applied.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain how the structure of ionic compounds contributes to their physical properties, using sodium chloride as an example.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the arrangement of ions impacts their interactions.

Question 2

Compare and contrast ionic compounds with covalent compounds in terms of solubility and conductivity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the bonds and structures differ in these compounds.

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