list some properties of a substance that would lead you to belive it consists of ions. How do these properties differ from those of nonionic compounds?
2006-07-06 14:14:42 · 5 answers · asked by stranger 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Some properties of ionic compounds:
-High melting point
-[Usually] Soluble in polar/ionic solvents (like water)
-Non conduction in its solid form but conducts when melted or in solution
-Forms a crystal latice
http://chemlab.pc.maricopa.edu/labbooks/140/ionicandcovalent/
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/chemical/bond2.html
2006-07-06 16:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by mrjeffy321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acidity, conductivity, and magnetism come to mind, but these are definitely *not* conclusive indicators of a substance's ionic composition... In general, just about everything has SOME concentration of ions - whether or not a substance can be considered "ionic" in nature is a whole 'nother ball game.
2006-07-06 21:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by bdyscr33t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pure water does not conduct electricity, but when you add ionic compounds to water they break up into their ions and this is what allows electrical flow. So that's a simple test to see what you've got.
2006-07-06 23:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by creative 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it is a liquid, an ionic solution would conduct electricity, but a nonionic solution would not.
2006-07-06 22:47:22 · answer #4 · answered by q2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybe it would be heavy, because irons or ions as you call them are heavy. ;P
2006-07-06 21:18:04 · answer #5 · answered by zedvilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋