Question

state the characteristics of electrovalent compound​

Answer 1

Answer:-

Ionic or Electrovalent bond is the chemical bond formed between two or more atoms as a result of the complete transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another.

The characteristics of an Ionic bond are :-

• They are hard , crystalline & brittle due to strong electrostatic force of attraction.

• They have high boiling & melting points.

• They are good conductors in fused state or aqueous solution while in solid state they are poor conductors.

• They are soluble in polar solvents.

• For an Ionic compound to be soluble in water , the Hydration energy should be greater than lattice energy.