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42. Explain (i) The basis of similarities and differences between metallic and ionic crystals. (ii) Ionic solids are hard and brittle.

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Q. Assertion :Ionic compounds are generally hard solids but brittle in nature. Reason: Brittleness is because of shift in alignment of its ions. Hardness i due to the strong forces of attraction

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