most salts are crystalline ionic compounds

 2.34 Defining salts Common "table" salt ( sodium chloride) is found dissolved in large quantities in seawater.  Sodium Chloride i...

When non-metal atoms bond to other non-metal atoms they share electrons to form covalent bonds.   1.44 - 1.45 Activity. Opposites ...

The pH of everyday substances and their pH values can be found using universal indicator

Acids and alkalis are all around us; many everyday foods, drinks, cleaning products are acidic or alkaline. Study the image of the pH scale "wheel". T...

Here  we investigate electrolysis and try to explain our findings with a few diagrams and animations. In this diagram we are showing how heating ...

Covalent bonding can lead to the formation of lattices

Covalent bonds form when electrons are shared between nuclei Atoms which can form two or more covalent bonds can bond with other similar ato...

Ice melts at 0 degrees C, Diamond remains solid until its temperature is above 3500 degrees

Look at the images of ice and diamond.  In some senses you might say the two substances are similar.  Both substances are solid,&n...

Ice melts at 0 degrees C, Diamond remains solid until its temperature is above 3500 degrees

Look at the images of ice and diamond.  In some senses you might say the two substances are similar.  Both substances are solid,&n...

When non-metal atoms bond to other non-metal atoms they share electrons to form covalent bonds.   1.45 Activity. Opposites attract...