2.5 - Characteristics of Ionic Compounds
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What is an ionic compound?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of elements that combine.
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
💡 Hint: Consider the strength of the bonds in ionic compounds.
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What property do ionic compounds exhibit due to their structure?
💡 Hint: Think about how strong the bonds are in solids.
Ionic compounds are soluble in water. True or False?
💡 Hint: Recall the interactions between polar molecules and ionic substances.
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Research and discuss how the solubility of an ionic compound varies with temperature using sodium nitrate as a case study.
💡 Hint: Consider how heating affects molecular motion.
Analyze the reasons why magnesium oxide has a higher melting point compared to sodium chloride.
💡 Hint: Compare the anions and cations in both compounds.
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