Question

Which of the following is true regarding ionic compounds.

• A. Only statement 1 is true.
• B. Only statement 2 is true.
• C. Both statements are true but statement 2 is not the correct reason for statement 1.
• D. Both statements are true. Also, Statement 2 is the correct reason for statement 1.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both statements are true. Also, Statement 2 is the correct reason for statement 1.

Ionic compounds are made up of positive and negative ions which have strong electrostatic force of attraction among them. So, a lot of heat energy is required to break this force of attraction due to which ionic compounds have high melting point.