Ionic Compounds

• Ionic compounds have a structure called a giant ionic lattice
• The ions form a closely packed regular lattice attachment and there r very strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions, in all directions in the lattice
• Sodium Chloride is one giant ionic lattice
• Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points due to the may strong bonds between the ions
• When they're solid, the ion r held in place so the compounds can't conduct electricity
• When they melt, the ions r free to move and they'll carry electric charge
• Some of these dissolve in water. The ions separate and r free to move in the solution, so they'll carry electric charge