Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
(N/A) Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms,resulting in the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions.
These oppositely charged ions are held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction.
To melt an ionic compound,a significant amount of energy is required to overcome these strong inter-ionic forces.
Consequently,ionic compounds exhibit high melting points.
These oppositely charged ions are held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction.
To melt an ionic compound,a significant amount of energy is required to overcome these strong inter-ionic forces.
Consequently,ionic compounds exhibit high melting points.
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