Physical Properties of Ionic Compounds

Edexcel AS-level ChemistryBondingLesson 6 of 15

Ionic compounds have high melting temperatures. In the giant lattice the combined electrostatic forces of attraction are large.

brittle - If stress is applied the layers slide over each other and ions of the same charge come into contact and repel one another.

Electrical Conductivity - conduct electricity when molten or in solution as ions can move.

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