0
In ionic compounds, there are strong attractions among the ions; therefore it takes a lot of energy to break those bonds.
High melting point depends on bond strength. When talking about bond strength in ionic compounds, I mean lattice energy. So the easiest answer is: They have a high lattice energy.
The strong electrostatic interactions between ions require a lot of energy to break the bonds.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
In ionic compounds Is the melting point high or low?
They have high melting points
Are melting points of covalent compounds high or low compared to ionic compounds?
Ionic compounds have strong electrostatic force of attraction and hence have higher melting points than covalent compounds.
Why do ionic compound have such high melting and boiling points?
Ionic compounds are basically the combination of a metal and a non-metal. However, its high melting points and boiling points are part of the physical properties of ionic compounds, and high heat is usually required to break the bonds of ionic compounds. The ions which are held together by strong electrostatic force of attraction may results in high melting point and boiling point.
Why is so difficult to melt ionic compounds?
Melting a crystal implies that the lattice structure has to be broken down. Ionic compounds have strong lattices held together by electrostatic ionic bonds and generallly have high melting points.
Are orderly crystal shapes high melting points and electrical conductivity when dissolved in water properties of ionic compounds?
yes it is ionic
In ionic compounds Is the melting point high or low?
They have high melting points
Compounds with high melting points have?
Because they have interlocking electrons as the different elements' electrons have been 'tangled'
Are melting points of covalent compounds high or low compared to ionic compounds?
Ionic compounds have strong electrostatic force of attraction and hence have higher melting points than covalent compounds.
What are two properties of ionic compounds.?
1)brittleness 2)high melting points 3)high boiling points
Which type of compound would have the lowest melting point?
Compounds bonded by covalent bonds do not necessarily have low melting points. Some have whereas some don't have.Some polymers and hydrocarbons have very high melting points. But it can be said that they don't have melting points as high as ionic compounds. It is so because ionic bonds are stronger than the covalent bonds.
Why do the ionic compounds generally have high melting points?
well I dk geti don't know
Why do ionic compound have such high melting and boiling points?
Ionic compounds are basically the combination of a metal and a non-metal. However, its high melting points and boiling points are part of the physical properties of ionic compounds, and high heat is usually required to break the bonds of ionic compounds. The ions which are held together by strong electrostatic force of attraction may results in high melting point and boiling point.
Why is so difficult to melt ionic compounds?
Melting a crystal implies that the lattice structure has to be broken down. Ionic compounds have strong lattices held together by electrostatic ionic bonds and generallly have high melting points.
Do ionic bonds form lower melting points?
No, ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points. This is due to the strength of the electrostatic attraction between the positively-charged and the negatively-charged ions.
Compound 1 has a melting point of 545 degrees celsius and dissolves well in water?
The high melting point points toward an ionic compound. Ionic compounds dissolve in water ie a a polar solvent. Therefore, it is probably ionic. Next you have to pick up a chemical data book and look at melting points of ionic compounds to find one that has this melting point.
What kind of bond allows creates compounds with high melting points?
ionic bond due to strong attractive forces
Are orderly crystal shapes high melting points and electrical conductivity when dissolved in water properties of ionic compounds?
yes it is ionic
