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Ionic compounds generally have

A

high m.p. and non-direction bonds

B

low m.p. and directional bonds

C

high m.p. and direction bonds

D

high m.p. and low b.p.

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Knowledge Check

  • As compared to covalent compounds, electrovalent compounds, generally have

    A
    low melting point and low boiling point
    B
    low melting point and high boiling point
    C
    high melting point and low boiling point
    D
    high melting point and high boiling point

  • Ionic compounds in general possess both

    A
    high melting points and non-directional bonds
    B
    high melting points and low boiling points
    C
    directional bonds and low boiling points
    D
    high solubilities in polar and non-polar bonds

  • Ionic solids are generally

    A
    good conductor of electricity
    B
    soft
    C
    volatile
    D
    quite brittle

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