Search over 10,000 free study notes

When molten, the ions of an ionically bonded compound can move freely carrying charge. When solid, the oppositely charged ions are held in place by strong forces and therefore cannot conduct electricity.<...

Mn²⁺ + 4H₂O => MnO^{​​​​​}₄^- + 8H⁺  + 5e^-

The proton's relative charge is +1 The neutron's relative charge is 0 The electron's relative charge is -1.

Metal and non metal so ionic bondingStrong electrostatic forces of attraction between the positive and negative ionsWhich require lots of energy to break

They sound like they should mean something similar! However, chemistry uses words very carefully, and these words have very specific meanings. Strong acids completely dissociate in water....