Question

What are the main properties of ionic compounds?

Answer 1

Ionic compound:

• The ionic compound comprises ions.
• These ions are held together by attractive forces among the opposite charges.
• An example of an ionic compound is Sodium chloride $\left(\mathrm{NaCl}\right)$.

Properties of ionic compounds:

• Ionic compounds have high melting as well as boiling points.
• They are hard and brittle in nature.
• They are good insulators.
• They conduct electricity when dissolved in water.