Practice High Melting and Boiling Points (Generally) - 4.4.2.6 | Chemical Bonding: Why Atoms Stick Together | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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4.4.2.6 - High Melting and Boiling Points (Generally)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What structure do ionic compounds form?

💡 Hint: Think about the arrangement of ions.

Question 2

Easy

Why do ionic compounds require high energy to melt?

💡 Hint: Consider the strength of the forces involved.

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Question 1

What is the primary reason ionic compounds have high melting points?

  • Weak intermolecular forces
  • Electrostatic attraction between ions
  • Presence of molecular bonding

💡 Hint: Consider the strength of forces holding the lattice together.

Question 2

True or False: Ionic compounds can conduct electricity when solid.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the state of the ions in the solid lattice.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a sample of NaCl. If you were to increase its temperature, explain what happens at the molecular level when it reaches its melting point?

💡 Hint: Focus on the kinetic energy and how it affects ion movement.

Question 2

Discuss why the high melting points of ionic compounds like NaCl are advantageous in food preservation methods.

💡 Hint: Think about applications of sodium chloride in industrial contexts.

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