giant ionic compounds

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    • the amount of energy needed to change states depends on...
      forces between the particles
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    • what are ionic compounds

      giant structures of ions
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    • they are held together between...
      They are held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions
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    • what direction do these forces act in in the lattice
      they act in all directions
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    • ionic compounds have...

      regular giant lattice structures in which there are strong electrostatic forces of attraction in all directions
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    • large amounts of energy is needed to overcome...

      the many strong bonds and forces
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    • can ionic compounds conduct electricity

      yes when dissolved in water, the ions are free to move so chsrge can flow
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    • properties of giant ionic lattices
      conduct electricity
      high melting point
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    • can water transfer electrons

      no as it is neutral (uncharged)
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