Question

How are the atoms in ionic compounds held together?

Answer 1

Answer:

The atoms in chemical compounds are held together by attractive electrostatic interactions known as chemical bonds. Ionic compounds contain positively and negatively charged ions in a ratio that results in an overall charge of zero. The ions are held together in a regular spatial arrangement by electrostatic forces.

Answer 2

• The melting and boiling points of molecular compounds are generally quite low compared to those of ionic compounds. ... Ionic solids typically melt at high temperatures and boil at even higher temperatures. For example, sodium chloride melts at 801 °C and boils at 1413 °C.