giant ionic compounds

• the amount of energy needed to change states depends on...

  forces between the particles
• what are ionic compounds


  giant structures of ions
• they are held together between...

  They are held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions
• what direction do these forces act in in the lattice

  they act in all directions
• ionic compounds have...


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


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


  yes when dissolved in water, the ions are free to move so chsrge can flow
• properties of giant ionic lattices

  conduct electricity

  high melting point
• can water transfer electrons


  no as it is neutral (uncharged)