Giant Ionic Compounds

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In an ionic compound, millions of ions are packed together in a...
regular lattice , joined by strong ionic bonds between oppositely charged ions
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This forms a giant 3D structure called an...
ionic lattice, and will continue to build this way till there are no more ion
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The structure of the ionic lattice affects...
its properties
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A solids, ionic compounds can't conduct electricity because their...
ions are held together in the lattice
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When molten, the ions can break free of the lattice and are able to move...
The ions are charged particles and can carry an electrical charge
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They are usually soluable in water because water molecules have a...
slight electrical charge and so attract the ions away from the lattice
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When dissolved, the ioins are free to move and...
carry the electrical charge
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Large ion charges produce stronger ionic bonds and much more...
heat is required to break them
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How Ionic Cmpounds Dissolve - 1. Hydrogen attaches Cl- as there...
is a slight positive charge
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2. Oxygen is then attached to Sodium as there...
is a slight negative charge
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3. The disslocation is complete and...
the compound is dissolved
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ionic lattice, and will continue to build this way till there are no more ion

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This forms a giant 3D structure called an...

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its properties

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ions are held together in the lattice

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The ions are charged particles and can carry an electrical charge

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