why ionic compounds are crystalline in nature?
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Due to strong electrostatic force present between the oppositely charged ions, they are held closer and fixed at specified positions in the crystal lattice. Hence ionic compounds usually exist in the form of crystalline solids at room temperature.
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The crystal is uncharged as the number of sodium ions is equal to the number of chloride ions. The forces of attraction between the ions hold them in the structures. These ionic bonds between the charged particles result in a giant structure of ions...
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