Question

Give the characteristic properties of electrovalent compounds.

Answer 1

1. Ionic compounds usually exist in the form of crystalline solids.
2. Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points.
3. Ionic compounds are generally soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvents.
4. They are good conductors of electricity in the fused or in aqueous solution state.
5. They are hard solids consisting of ions.