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Ionic bonds are formed due to electrostatic force of attraction and Ionic compounds exist as the crystal lattice, (combination of billions of ions), so ionic bond is very strong bond and requires high amount of heat for decomposition.

But in water ionic bonds are weak and easily decompose into ions.

Example.

NaCl ------------ 801 0C----------> Na1+ + Cl1-

NaCl--- water + room temp.---->Na1+ + Cl1-

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