Practice Characteristics Of Ionic Compounds (2.5) - Chemical Bonding

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Question 1.
What is an ionic compound?
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Think about the types of elements that combine.
Question 2.
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
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Consider the strength of the bonds in ionic compounds.
3Question 3.
What property do ionic compounds exhibit due to their structure?
- Liquid at room temperature
- High melting points
- Low conductivity
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Think about how strong the bonds are in solids.
4Question 4.
Ionic compounds are soluble in water. True or False?
- True
- False
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Recall the interactions between polar molecules and ionic substances.
Question 5.
Research and discuss how the solubility of an ionic compound varies with temperature using sodium nitrate as a case study.
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Consider how heating affects molecular motion.
Question 6.
Analyze the reasons why magnesium oxide has a higher melting point compared to sodium chloride.
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Compare the anions and cations in both compounds.

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