4.5.1.1 - For Ionic Compounds
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What is a cation?
💡 Hint: Think about the metal in an ionic bond.
What forms an anion?
💡 Hint: Remember the charge change when electrons are added.
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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na⁺)?
💡 Hint: Remember electron loss results in a positive charge.
True or False: Ionic compounds conduct electricity in the solid state.
💡 Hint: Think about ion mobility in solid form.
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Explain how the transfer of electrons leads to a neutral ionic compound, providing specific examples. Consider NaCl and MgO in your explanation.
💡 Hint: Remember to consider the total charges that balance each other out.
Design an experiment to demonstrate the conductivity of ionic compounds when dissolved in water. Specify the materials needed and the expected outcome.
💡 Hint: Consider how both solid and dissolved states of ionic compounds behave differently.
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