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States of Matter: Ionic solids MCQ

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Ionic solidsEasyQuestion 22087

Question

Ionic solids are generally:

  1. A
    Hard and brittle
    Correct
  2. B
    Soft and highly volatile
  3. C
    Good conductors in solid state
  4. D
    Made of neutral molecules only

Correct answer

Hard and brittle

Explanation

Strong electrostatic forces make them hard but they cleave under stress.

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