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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Unit Test

Question 3 • NC-Physical Science (Fall) [1st 9 Weeks]

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 contain charged ions that can move and carry electric current when the compound is melted or dissolved in water. They generally have high melting and boiling points, and solid ionic crystals are hard and brittle, so the correct choice is “able to conduct electricity.”

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