Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?
(iii) What are ions present in these compounds?

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The ionic compounds are made up of positive and negative ions. There is a strong force of attraction between the oppositely charged ions, so a lot of heat energy is required to break this force of attraction and melt the ionic compound. Due to this, ionic compounds have high melting points.

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Updated on: 13-Mar-2023

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Why do ionic compounds have higher melting points?
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