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Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?

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Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?

Give a reason for ionic compounds have a high melting point.

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Ionic compounds have generally high melting points.

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Solution

Ionic compounds have strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the ions. Therefore, it requires considerable energy to overcome these forces. That is why ionic compounds have high melting points.

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Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals - Intext Questions [Page 49]

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NCERT Science [English] Class 10
Chapter 3 Metals and Non-metals
Intext Questions | Q 9. | Page 49
Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 3 Metals and Non-metals
Exercise 2 | Q 25. (b) | Page 205
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