ionicity
/ˌaɪəˈnɪsəti/
noun
- The degree to which a chemical bond is ionic (involving the transfer of electrons) rather than covalent (sharing electrons).
- High ionicity in a crystal makes it more likely to conduct electricity when melted.
- The ionicity of a bond affects how well a compound dissolves in water.
- Scientists measure ionicity to predict the properties of new materials.
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