properties of ionic compounds

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Giant ionic lattice
A 3D structure of oppositely charged ions, bonded together by strong ionic bonds (electrostatic force)
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electrostatic force
The force acting between two charged objects.
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ionic compound properties
-High Melting / Boiling points
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-When solid it can't conduct electricity
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Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?
because of strong electrostatic forces
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Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity only when molten or in solution?
ions are cannot move and are locked due to strong electrostatic attractions
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When can ionic compounds conduct electricity? Why?
when melted or dissolved in water as ions are free to move