Question

Ionic solids are hard and brittle - Explain why?

Answer 1

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bcz their constituents particles are very closely packed


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Answer 2

The reason for the brittle and solid iconic solid is that they are held with a high attraction point and also are strong forces as per the electrostatics between the cations and anions.

This results in the higher forces which makes it difficult to move.

Hence, it fixes up their position making them appear hard.

Answer 3

The reason for the brittle and solid iconic solid is that they are held with a high attraction point and also are strong forces as per the electrostatics between the cations and anions.

This results in the higher forces which makes it difficult to move.

Hence, it fixes up their position making them appear hard.