AP®︎ Chemistry: Topic 2.3 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 2.3 of AP Chemistry – Structure of Ionic Solids to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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Ionic Solid

Definition

A solid made of cations and anions held together by strong electrostatic attractions.

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Ionic Solid
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A solid made of cations and anions held together by strong electrostatic attractions.

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Cation and Anion
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Positively charged ions and negatively charged ions, respectively, formed by electron loss and gain.

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Particulate Representation of Ionic Solids
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A network of alternating positive and negative ions, not separate discrete molecules.

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Crystal Lattice
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A repeating three-dimensional ion arrangement that maximizes attractions and minimizes repulsions.

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Coulomb's Law
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Electrostatic attraction is stronger for larger charges and shorter distances between ions.

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