Ionic Compounds and their Properties

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Ionic Compounds and their Properties: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Ions, Cation, Electronic Configuration of Elements, Ionic Bond, Anion, Valency of Element, Ionic Compounds, Polyatomic Ions, Atomic Number of Elements, Properties of Ionic Compounds and, Supersaturated Solution

Important Questions on Ionic Compounds and their Properties

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The crystalline structure of NaCl is body centered cubic.

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Write the chemical formula of ammonium phosphate.

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Write the chemical equation for the formation of magnesium ion.

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Explain why ionic compounds are brittle.

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Write the chemical formula of calcium hydroxide.

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Write the chemical formula of sodium nitrate.

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Write the chemical formula of magnesium chloride. Also mention the cation and anion in magnesium chloride.

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Outline the difference between chemical formula of ionic and covalent compounds.

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The chemical formula of ionic compounds tells you the elements present in the compound and the highest whole number ratio of the atoms present.

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Find the formula of transition metal halide - Cobalt (II) chloride.

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Find the formula of transition metal halide - iron(III) chloride.

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Explain the structure of NaCl by using the ball stick model?

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What are the uses of the ball stick model in explaining the properties of ionic compounds?

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Potassium and potassium ions:

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Name the bond formed by calcium and oxide ions.

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An element with the atomic number 19 will most likely combine chemically with the element whose atomic number is

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What type of chemical bond is formed between potassium and bromine?

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Give one or two word(s) for the following:
A group of atoms that carries a charge and functions as a single unit.

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Give one or two word(s) for the following:

Al(NO3)3.

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Define the following terms.

Radicals.