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why is melting point of `LiCI` lower than `NaCI`?

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`LiCI` has lower melting point then `NaCl` because it is covalent whereas `NaCl` is ionic.
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  5. Which alkali metal carbonate is thermally unstable and why?

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  6. Out of O and S which has higher electron affinity and why?

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  7. What is diagonal relationship? Why does Li resemble with Mg?

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  10. Arrange the species in each group in order of increasing ionisation en...

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  11. What are the factors that affect electron affinity?

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  17. Give advantages of long form of periodic table.

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