Question 621 of 991 in Principles of Chemistry

Giant ionic structures

1 mark · Easy

State whether giant ionic compounds have high or low melting points.

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High melting points

Also accept: High; They have high melting points

Common mistakes: Low melting points

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B1 · 1 mark · States that giant ionic compounds have high melting points

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Giant ionic compounds have high melting points.

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