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Giant Ionic Lattices

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Ionic Lattices

Ionic compounds have a lattice structure.

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Giant ionic lattices

  • Ionic compounds have what is called a giant ionic lattice structure.
    • This means that the structure is made of repeating units of identical structure.
  • Different compounds can have very different lattices.
    • E.g. Sodium chloride (NaCl) has a cube-shaped lattice.
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Properties

  • Ionic compounds have certain specific properties:
    • They dissolve in water - this is because water is polar.
    • They conduct electricity when molten or dissolved.
      • This is because the ions can move and carry charge when molten or solvated.
    • They have high melting points.
      • This is because the ionic bonds are very strong.

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1.2Atomic Structure

1.3Chemical Bonding

1.4States of Matter

1.5Chemical Energetics

1.6Electrochemistry

1.7Equilibria

1.8Partition Coefficient

1.9Reaction Kinetics

2Inorganic Chemistry

3Organic Chemistry & Analysis

3.1Introduction to Organic Chemistry

3.2Hydrocarbons

3.3Halogen Derivatives

3.4Hydroxy Compounds

3.5Carbonyl Compounds

3.6Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives

3.7Nitrogen Compounds

3.8Polymerisation

3.9Analytical Techniques

3.10Organic Synthesis

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