Question detail
What is a characteristic feature of ionic compounds?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances
Question
- A. They are volatile and easily evaporate
- B. They have low melting and boiling points
- C. They form regular giant ionic lattices
- D. They are poor conductors of electricity in any state
Answer
The correct option is They form regular giant ionic lattices. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe ionic compounds as regular giant ionic lattices in the subtopic Properties of ionic compounds.
Explanation
The correct option is They form regular giant ionic lattices. They form regular giant ionic lattices is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe ionic compounds as regular giant ionic lattices. This belongs to the subtopic Properties of ionic compounds within How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Properties of ionic compounds.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Ionic Lattices
Students often describe ionic compounds as random arrangements of ions instead of regular giant ionic lattices.
Emphasize that ionic compounds have a structured arrangement where ions are held in a regular repeating pattern, forming a giant ionic lattice.
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