Question

Which statement best describes the properties of ionic compounds?

Answer 1

Answer:

They are brittle, solid at room temperature, and have a high melting point.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

★ What is Ionic compounds ?

• Compound formed by transfer of electrons are called ionic compounds or electrovalent compounds.

★ Properties of ionic compounds :

1. Physical state

• Ionic compounds are solid and hard because of the strong force of attraction between the positive and negative ions .

2. Melting and Boiling point

• Ionic compounds have high melting points and boiling points because due to strong force of between the positive and negative charged ions.

3. Solubility

• These compounds are generally soluble in water and but insoluble in solvents like kerosene and petrol etc.

4. Conduction of Electricity

• Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity in solid state since the moment of ions is not possible.
• But in molten state, the force of attraction between the ions is overcome due to heat. Hence ions can move freely and conduct electricity.