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Chemical Bonding — Test

Question 13 • Chemistry

Which statement is true about ionic compounds?

Answer
A
Ionic compounds are very easy to bend.
B
Ionic compounds have varying solubilities in water.
C
Ionic compounds have very low melting points.
D
Solid ionic compounds are good conductors of electricity.

Explanation

Ionic compounds do not all dissolve equally in water: some are very soluble, while others dissolve only slightly or are nearly insoluble. They are typically brittle rather than easy to bend, usually have high melting points, and do not conduct electricity as solids because their ions cannot move freely. Therefore, the true statement is that ionic compounds have varying solubilities in water.

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