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All of the following statements describe ionic compounds EXCEPT A. Ionic compounds have higher melting points and boiling points than covalent compounds. B. Ionic compounds when dissolved in water form solutions that conduct electricity. C. Ionic compounds exist as discrete molecules. D. Ionic compounds tend to be solids at room temperature. E. Ionic compounds typically contain a metal and nonmetal or polyatomic ion(s).

          All of the following statements describe ionic compounds EXCEPT
A. Ionic compounds have higher melting points and boiling points than covalent compounds.
B. Ionic compounds when dissolved in water form solutions that conduct electricity.
C. Ionic compounds exist as discrete molecules.
D. Ionic compounds tend to be solids at room temperature.
E. Ionic compounds typically contain a metal and nonmetal or polyatomic ion(s).

All of the following statements describe ionic compounds EXCEPT
A. Ionic compounds have higher melting points and boiling points than covalent compounds.
B. Ionic compounds when dissolved in water form solutions that conduct electricity.
C. Ionic compounds exist as discrete molecules.
D. Ionic compounds tend to be solids at room temperature.
E. Ionic compounds typically contain a metal and nonmetal or polyatomic ion(s).

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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Ionic compounds are formed when metals transfer electrons to nonmetals, creating ions that are held together by electrostatic forces. These compounds typically have high melting and boiling points, are solid at room temperature, and can conduct electricity when Show more…

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All of the following statements describe ionic compounds EXCEPT A. Ionic compounds have higher melting points and boiling points than covalent compounds. B. Ionic compounds when dissolved in water form solutions that conduct electricity. C. Ionic compounds exist as discrete molecules. D. Ionic compounds tend to be solids at room temperature. E. Ionic compounds typically contain a metal and nonmetal or polyatomic ion(s).