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Why do ionic crystals have high melting points and high boiling points?
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∙ 11y ago
This is because of the strong force of attraction between the positively and negatively charged ions in the ionic lattice
Micaela Wilkinson
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∙ 11y agoIonic compounds are basically the combination of a metal and a non-metal. However, its high melting points and boiling points are part of the physical properties of ionic compounds, and high heat is usually required to break the bonds of ionic compounds. The ions which are held together by strong electrostatic force of attraction may results in high melting point and boiling point.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoits simple. ionic compounds have strong electrovalent bonds which need more heat to be broken down. hence more heat is needed to convert the solid into its other state. therefore high melting and boiling point.
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoThe chemical bond is stronger.
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What are three physical properties of ionic compounds?
Ionic compounds have six properties. They are hard and brittle, have high melting and boiling points, they are solid at room temperature, they conduct electricity when melted and dissolved in water, are soluble, and form crystals when combined.
What are three properties of ionic compounds within a crystal lattice?
1.Brittleness 2.High Melting Points 3.High Boiling Points
How do ionic compounds and molecular compounds differ in their relative melting and bioling points?
Ionic compounds have higher melting and boiling points than molecular compounds do. The electronegativity difference in ionic compounds makes their bond much stronger.
What are the melting and boiling points of ionic?
I don't believe there is a substance called "ionic" If you are asking about "ionium", this is a radioactive isotope of thorium and has a melting point of 1750ºC, and boils at 4790ºC.
How are ionic and covalent compounds different in terms of melting and boiling point and electrical conductivity and hardness and brittleness?
Ionic compounds generally have higher melting and boiling points.
How does the melting point of ionic compounds compared to that of covalent compounds?
Ionic compounds generally have higher melting and boiling points.
What are three physical properties of ionic compounds?
Ionic compounds have six properties. They are hard and brittle, have high melting and boiling points, they are solid at room temperature, they conduct electricity when melted and dissolved in water, are soluble, and form crystals when combined.
Can you compare and contrast the 4 types of crystals?
Covalent, Metallic, and Ionic crystals have high melting points and densities, but molecular crystals tend to be soft and has a lower melting point. Covalent crystal=covalent bond and Ionic crystal=ionic bond.
Do ionic bonds form lower melting points?
No, ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points. This is due to the strength of the electrostatic attraction between the positively-charged and the negatively-charged ions.
What are three properties of ionic compounds within a crystal lattice?
1.Brittleness 2.High Melting Points 3.High Boiling Points
How do ionic compounds and molecular compounds differ in their relative melting and bioling points?
Ionic compounds have higher melting and boiling points than molecular compounds do. The electronegativity difference in ionic compounds makes their bond much stronger.
What are property's on an ionic compound?
They have high melting and boiling points and can conduct electricity when they are molten or a liquid.
What are the melting and boiling points of ionic?
I don't believe there is a substance called "ionic" If you are asking about "ionium", this is a radioactive isotope of thorium and has a melting point of 1750ºC, and boils at 4790ºC.
Why do molecular compounds have low melting points and low boiling points relative ionic substances?
The bonds in the molecule are weaker.
What are two properties of ionic compounds.?
1)brittleness 2)high melting points 3)high boiling points
What characteristic do solid ionic compounds share?
In general, they are hard, brittle crystals that have high melting points. When they are dissolved, they can conduct electricity.
How are ionic and covalent compounds different in terms of melting and boiling point and electrical conductivity and hardness and brittleness?
Ionic compounds generally have higher melting and boiling points.
