How do ionic bonds affect the properties of ionic compounds?
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Explanation:
Ionic bond is formed by transfer of electrons between two atoms. This transfer of electrons results in the formation of ionic compounds.
Atoms in ionic compounds are attached together by strong intermolecular forces due to opposite charge of ions.
As the forces of attraction are strong enough in ionic bonds, therefore, ionic compounds have high melting and boiling point.
Also, ionic compounds are polar in nature. Hence, they readily dissolve in polar solvents. Whereas when dissolved in water, ionic compounds dissociate into ions.
"Ionic bond is a very strong bond and very difficult to break, giving very high melting and boiling points to the ionic compound.
Due to the presence of an ionic bond, most of the ionic compounds act as conductors.
For example, element sodium has a very low melting point (97.72°C). But when making of sodium crystal, sodium is bonded with chlorine atoms by sharing of electrons are called as ionic bond, then increase their melting point of sodium chloride (NaCl) crystals and is nearly 801°C.
Another thing is that ionic bonding is formed by ions of their respective elements, it makes ionic compounds readily absorbable in water."