Ionic and Covalent Properties

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What type of bond is characterized by a high melting point?

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Ionic bonds are characterized by high melting points due to the strong electrostatic forces between charged ions.

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Which type of compound is nonconductive in water?

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Covalent compounds are generally nonconductive in water because they do not dissociate into ions.

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What is the strength of an ionic bond attributed to?

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The strength of an ionic bond is attributed to fully charged attractions between oppositely charged ions.

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Which type of compound does not break apart in water?

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Covalent compounds do not break apart in water; they remain intact as molecules.

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How does the number of charges affect ionic bond strength?

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In ionic bonds, the number of charges on the ions helps identify the strength of the bond; more charges lead to stronger attractions.

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What is the primary characteristic of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically form crystalline structures and have high melting and boiling points.

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What is a key property of covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds often have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.

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How do ionic compounds behave in water?

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Ionic compounds dissociate into ions when dissolved in water, allowing them to conduct electricity.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the attraction between charged ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an example of an ionic compound.