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Give any three characteristics of ionic crystals.

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(i) Ionic solids have high melting points.
(ii) These solids do not conduct electricity the molten state, because the ions are fixed in their lattice positions.
(iii) They do conduct electricity in molten state ( or ) when dissolved in water because, the ioins are free to move in molten state or solution.
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  • Which of the following is characteristic of ionic solids ?

    A
    Very low value of electrical conductivity in the molten state
    B
    Brittle nature
    C
    Very strong forces of attractions
    D
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