General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry 3rd Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07351-124-2
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-124-5

Chapter 3 - Ionic Compounds - Problems - Page 91: 3.23

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i) Ionic compounds are mainly solid in form at room temperature. ii) Ionic compounds have higher melting point than that of covalent compounds. iii) Ionic compounds are soluble in polar solvent like water. iv) Ionic compounds form crystal in their solid form. v) Melted ionic compound or solution of ionic compound participates in electrolysis i.e. conduct electricity.
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