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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Ionic Bonds

Question 6 • LA-Physical Science A

Which is a property of ionic compounds?

Answer
A
soft and brittle
B
low boiling point
C
able to conduct electricity
D
low melting point

Explanation

Ionic compounds can conduct electricity when they are melted or dissolved in water, because their ions are then free to move and carry charge. Solid ionic compounds do not conduct because their ions are fixed in place. They are typically hard and brittle and have high melting and boiling points, so the best choice is “able to conduct electricity.”

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