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In Chemistry / College | 2025-07-03

Which is a typical characteristic of an ionic compound?
A. The ionic compound has a high melting point.
B. The ionic compound is described as a molecule.
C. The ionic compound has a low solubility in water.
D. Electron pairs are shared among atoms.

Asked by nashvillehotfrogburg

Answer (2)

A typical characteristic of an ionic compound is its high melting point due to strong electrostatic forces. Ionic compounds consist of ions rather than molecules, and they often have high solubility in water. Additionally, they involve the transfer of electrons rather than sharing between atoms. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The high melting point is a typical characteristic of ionic compounds, resulting from the strong electrostatic forces between the ions. Ionic compounds are not described as molecules and often have a high solubility in water. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

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