Section 7.2: Ionic Bonds and Compounds

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Ionic Bonds

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The electrostatic forces that hold ions together in ionic compounds.

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Chemical Formula

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Shows the kinds and numbers of atoms in the smallest representative unit of a substance.

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Formula Unit

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The lowest whole-number ratio of ions in an ionic compound.

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Coordination Number

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The number of ions of opposite charge that surround the ion in a crystal.

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What is the electrical charge of an ionic compound?

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Although they are composed of ions, ionic compounds are electrically neutral.

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What are three properties of ionic compounds?

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Most ionic compounds are crystalline solids at room temperature, generally have high melting points, and can conduct an electric current when melted or dissolved in water.