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Metals and Non-Metals — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceMetals and Non-Metals2 Marks
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Why are ionic compounds generally hard?
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Answer

Ionic compounds are usually hard because ther held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction. Therefore the oppositely charged ions pack tightly with each other and form a crystalline structure which is very hard to break down.

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