Chemical Compounds = Ionic Bonds?

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of electronegativity and how it relates to ionic and covalent bonds. It is clarified that compounds do not consist of ions, but may have ionic bonds. The difference between covalent and ionic compounds is also mentioned. The conversation also touches on the topic of ionizing radiation and its effects on matter. The concept of de-ionized water is also brought up as a pure form of water without any metals or carbon-based compounds.
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From what I gather both ionic and covalent bonds transform all the elements involved into ions. Does that mean every chemical compound that exists consists of ions and not atoms or are there chemical compounds that are made of pure unionized atoms?

Also when they speak of ionized water what do they mean? If all compounds are made of ions why would a hydrogen oxygen compound be any different?
 
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Mr_Bojingles said:
From what I gather both ionic and covalent bonds transform all the elements involved into ions. Does that mean every chemical compound that exists consists of ions and not atoms or are there chemical compounds that are made of pure unionized atoms?

The overall idea deals with electronegativity. Basically, some elements have more "electron attraction power" than others. Electronegativity varies from element to element.

It is incorrect to say that compounds consist of ions. An ion is an individual atom or molecule that has a distinct charge (i.e. has extra electrons or is missing electrons). Compounds may have ionic bonds, but this does not mean that the atoms are ions (or will even become ions). The measure of electronegativity of a bond determines if it is covalent, ionic or somewhere in between.

The only compound that is completely covalent is one where the atoms involved all have the same elecronegativity (usually identical atoms)
 
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Its still a bit vague to me. When they speak of ionizing radiation which ionizes matter by stripping away one or more electrons do they just mean that they unstabilize matter and change the chemical properties of it?

For example if nitrous oxide is bombarded with alpha or beta particles until it loses electrons will that change the effects nitrous oxide has on the brain as an anasthetic or drug?
 
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Mr_Bojingles said:
From what I gather both ionic and covalent bonds transform all the elements involved into ions. Does that mean every chemical compound that exists consists of ions and not atoms or are there chemical compounds that are made of pure unionized atoms?

Also when they speak of ionized water what do they mean? If all compounds are made of ions why would a hydrogen oxygen compound be any different?

Covalent compounds consist of covalent bond characters they are not ionic in nature. When there's more or less a separation of charges the compound is essentially together by the net attraction of the opposite charges on the elements that are involved.

"They" probably meant 'de-ionized' water, which has an appropriated dielectric constant as well as total organic carbon content. It's a very pure form of water, with metals as well as carbon based compounds filtered from it.
 

1. What are chemical compounds?

Chemical compounds are substances made up of two or more elements that are chemically bonded together. These bonds can be ionic, covalent, or metallic in nature.

2. What are ionic bonds?

Ionic bonds are a type of chemical bond where one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positively and negatively charged ions. These ions are then attracted to each other, forming a strong bond between the atoms.

3. How are ionic bonds formed?

Ionic bonds are formed when one atom has a significantly higher electronegativity (ability to attract electrons) than the other. This causes the electron(s) to be transferred from the less electronegative atom to the more electronegative atom, creating ions with opposite charges that are attracted to each other.

4. What are some examples of compounds with ionic bonds?

Some common examples of compounds with ionic bonds include table salt (sodium chloride), calcium carbonate, and magnesium oxide. These compounds are composed of positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions) held together by ionic bonds.

5. What are the properties of compounds with ionic bonds?

Compounds with ionic bonds tend to have high melting and boiling points, are often soluble in water, and can conduct electricity when dissolved in water or in a molten state. They also tend to have a crystalline structure and are often brittle in nature.

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