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प्रश्न
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
Give a reason for ionic compounds have a high melting point.
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उत्तर १
Ionic compounds have strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the ions. Therefore, it requires a lot of energy to overcome these forces. That is why ionic compounds have high melting points.
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उत्तर २
Ionic compounds have alternatively arranged cations and anions to give closely packed structure and balanced forces. A lot of energy is needed to break strong ionic bonds, therefore, ionic compounds are high melting.
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