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Arrange the following solids in order of increasing melting points and account for the order: $\mathrm{NaF}, \mathrm{MgF}_{2}$, AlF $_{3}$.
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All three solids are ionic compounds, as they are formed by the transfer of electrons between metal and non-metal atoms (Na, Mg, and Al are metals, while F is a non-metal). Show more…
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