Why do ionic compounds have high melting points? State the reason.
(N/A) Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms,resulting in the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions.
These oppositely charged ions are held together by very strong electrostatic forces of attraction.
Because of these strong inter-ionic forces,a significant amount of energy is required to break the crystal lattice and overcome these forces,which results in high melting and boiling points.
These oppositely charged ions are held together by very strong electrostatic forces of attraction.
Because of these strong inter-ionic forces,a significant amount of energy is required to break the crystal lattice and overcome these forces,which results in high melting and boiling points.
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