Properties
of ionic compounds |
|
Property |
Reason |
Brittle | Directional forces |
Conducts electricity in both the liquid and aqueous states. The liquid state is shown on the right. Aqueous state is shown below.
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Mobile charges exist is tne liquid state. |
Conducts electricity when dissolved. | Mobile charges exist when dissolved. |
Relatively high melting point. | Strong forces of attraction. |