Structure of Ionic Solids

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

Ionic solids (NaCl, CaO, etc.) typically have

A
$Metallic conductivity in solid form$
B
$No charged species$
C
$High melting points and brittle behavior$
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D
$Low melting points$

Explanation

Strong electrostatic attractions between cations and anions → high BP/MP. Brittle because shifting layers brings like charges together → repulsion → fracture.

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