Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
Answer
- Ionic compounds are closely packed structures made up of ions of opposite charges (cations and anions).
- The large amounts of intermolecular force of attraction lead to strong ionic bonds.
- A large amount of energy is needed to overcome these forces .
- That is why the melting point of ionic compounds is very high.
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