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Q: Why do ionic copounds tend to be hard solid structures?
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Why sodium chloride is a solid?

Sodium Chloride is a solid because it is an ionic compound and hence there is a very strong force of attraction between the ions. This strong force of attraction makes the ionic compounds hard and solid


What categories for solids?

Rocks can be qualified for a solid. So can ice. Objects that are hard can usually be a solid.


What are the typical properties of a ionic bond?

hard crystilline solid high melting point soluble


Why ionic compound are hard solid?

Because the bonding of the molecules is strong,so that's why they are hard solids... Regards Wasif Waliullah Bullo


Is salt always a solid?

Salt is made up of tiny solid particles to hard to melt down into a liquid or a gas. So the answer is yes, salt is always a solid. it is an ionic compound


Why Na Cl has crystal shaped?

NaCl is crystal-shaped because they are ionically bonded, and all ionic bonds make hard, but brittle crystal structures.


Is an ionic compound soft?

No, ionic compounds are hard.


Why are ionic solids hard and brittle?

Ionic solids are brittle and hard as they are bonded with electrostatic bonds.


Is calcium chloride hard?

metal and non-metal. = ionic substance. ionic substances are generally crystalline structures.... Salt NaCl, but us salt hard? No not really. so generally you would expect to see similar results with CaCl. For more info on hardness look upo Mo'h hardness test.


What characteristic do solid ionic compounds share?

In general, they are hard, brittle crystals that have high melting points. When they are dissolved, they can conduct electricity.


What type of bond is very hard and brittle?

ionic bonds


What does solid feels like is it hard or soft?

Solid is hard. It is nt soft.