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Question
Write scientific reason.
Generally the ionic compounds have high melting points.
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Answer

  1. Ionic compounds are composed of cations and anions.
  2. These ions are held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction.
  3. Considerable amount of energy is required to break these strong forces of attraction.
    Hence, the melting points of ionic compounds are high.

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