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Structure and bonding of ionic compounds

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 12mins

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1.

The following properties are all characteristics of ionic compounds EXCEPT

a)

high melting and boiling points

b)

soft

c)

crystal lattice structure

d)

conduct electricity when dissolved in water

2.

Is the following property true or false for an ionic compound?


A material with a high melting point

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What type of forces hold on an ionic lattice together?

a)

Electrostatic forces of attraction

b)

Covalent bond

c)

Metallic bond

d)

Van der Waals forces

4.

Which of the following is a property of an ionic compound?

a)

high boiling point

b)

soft

c)

malleable

d)

liquid at room temperature

5.

Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Which statement below best explains the property?

a)

Ions are free to move.

b)

Electrons are free to move.

c)

Bonds are strong.

d)

There are weak intermolecular forces of attraction.

6.

Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling point. Which statement below best explains the property?

a)

Ions are free to move.

b)

Electrons are free to move.

c)

There are strong forces of attraction between ions.

d)

There are weak intermolecular forces of attraction.

7.

Name the structure in an ionic compound.

a)

Giant ionic structure

b)

Simple ionic structure

c)

Giant covalent structure

d)

Simple covalent structure

8.

State the type of bonding in an ionic compound.

a)

ionic bonding

b)

covalent bonding

c)

metallic bonding

9.

An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond. It is essentially the (a)   forces of attraction between oppositely-charged ions.

10.

In terms of bonding, explain why an ionic compound has a high melting and boiling point.

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11.

Ionic compounds can conduct electricity in molten or aqueous states but not in solid state. Explain why.

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