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What is true about ionic compounds?

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poor conductors of electricity and heat when solid

Good conductors of electricity when molten

Many are water soluble

High melting points

High boiling points

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A compound containing only two chemical elements, linked by ionic bonds and able to release ions in water.

Example: sodium chloride (NaCl)

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All ionic compounds are crystalline solids at room temperature. They typically have high melting points and are brittle/non-ductile.

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Ionic compounds become electrolytes in water solutions.

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