Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most ionic compounds?
Select one:
a. They are solids.
b. They have low melting points.
c. When melted, they conduct an electric current.
d. They are composed of metallic and nonmetallic elements

Question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most ionic compounds?
Select one:
a. They are solids.
b. They have low melting points.
c. When melted, they conduct an electric current.
d. They are composed of metallic and nonmetallic elements

prathamesh_m · Answer

A, C and D are definitely correct

prathamesh_m · Answer

B is wrong. Ionic compounds are bound together by extremely strong forces(between oppositely charged ions so they have extremely high melting and boiling points.

unklerhaukus · Answer

For example: salt is an ionic compound with a very high melting point.