Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Structure And Bonding (Section 3 - No. 9)
Which of the following factors contribute to the high melting points of ionic compounds?
Strong covalent bonds
Strong electrostatic forces of attraction
A giant lattice structure
Weak intermolecular forces
Explanation
Ionic compounds have high melting points due to the strong electrostatic forces and the giant lattice structure.
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