Understanding Ionic Bonds

What is the definition of an ionic bond?

• A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

• A type of bond that occurs only in metals.

• An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

• A weak attraction between neutral molecules.

What are some common properties of ionic compounds?

• Formation of gaseous structures

• High density and malleability

• Low melting points

• High melting and boiling points, Solubility in water, Electrical conductivity when dissolved in water or molten, Brittleness, Formation of crystalline structures

What is the typical solubility behavior of ionic compounds in water?

• Ionic compounds do not dissolve in any solvent.

• Many ionic compounds are soluble in water, while some are not.

• All ionic compounds are soluble in water.

• Most ionic compounds are insoluble in water.

What happens to ionic compounds when they are melted?

• They become gaseous and lose their ionic properties.

• They remain solid and do not conduct electricity.

• They can conduct electricity due to the movement of ions.

• They decompose into their constituent elements.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of ionic compounds?

• They are always soluble in organic solvents.

• They are usually poor conductors of electricity in solid form.

• They tend to form between metals and nonmetals.

• They have low boiling points compared to covalent compounds.