1. High Melting and Boiling Points: Ionic bonds are strong electrostatic attractions between oppositely charged ions. This strong attraction requires a significant amount of energy to break, resulting in high melting and boiling points.
2. Solubility in Polar Solvents: Ionic compounds tend to dissolve in polar solvents like water. The polar solvent molecules can surround the ions, weakening the ionic bond and allowing the compound to dissolve.
3. Good Conductors of Electricity in Molten or Aqueous Solutions: While solid ionic compounds are poor conductors of electricity, they become good conductors when molten or dissolved in water. This is because the ions are free to move and carry an electric current.
4. Brittle Nature: Ionic compounds are brittle because the ions are arranged in a rigid lattice structure. If a force is applied, the ions can shift, causing like charges to align, leading to strong repulsion and breakage of the crystal.
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