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Hard but brittle |
When a force is exerted on the compound, atoms with similar charges within neighbouring layers face each other. The repulsive force splits the crystal. |
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High melting point |
The strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions requires a large amount of energy to overcome |
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Conducts electricity in aqueous/molten state |
Strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions have been overcome. Ions become mobile and are free to move around, able to conduct electricity. |
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Soluble in water but not organic solvents |
Water molecules are polar and break up the ionic compound through ion-dipole interactions. Organic solvents do not interact with the ions and do not break up the lattice. |
