Which of the following is not a property of ionic compounds?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is not a property of ionic compounds?
  1. High melting point
  2. Electrical conductivity in solid state
  3. Solubility in water
  4. Brittleness

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is not a property of ionic compounds?
  • Step 1: Understand what ionic compounds are. They are made of positive and negative ions.
  • Step 2: Know that ionic compounds form a solid structure at room temperature.
  • Step 3: Learn that in solid form, the ions are fixed in place and cannot move freely.
  • Step 4: Realize that for a substance to conduct electricity, charged particles must be able to move.
  • Step 5: Conclude that ionic compounds do not conduct electricity when they are solid because the ions cannot move.
  • Step 6: Understand that ionic compounds can conduct electricity when they are melted (molten) or dissolved in water because the ions are free to move.
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