Chemistry 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 11 - Intermolecular Forces and Liquids and Solids - Questions & Problems - Page 511: 11.51

Answer

It is an ionic crystal

Work Step by Step

Ionic crystals are hard, brittle, and do not conduct electricity as solids. However, when they are melted, they can conduct electricity.
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