The melting temperatures of potassium oxide and calcium oxide are given in Table 4. What do these results suggest about the strength of the bonds in calcium oxide compared to potassium oxide? Suggest a reason for this. Table 4 Melting temperatures of some metal oxides Metal oxide Melting temperature (K) Potassium oxide 1010 Calcium oxide 2886

The melting temperatures of potassium oxide and calcium oxide are given in Table 4. What do these results suggest about the strength of the bonds in calcium oxide compared to potassium oxide? Suggest a reason for this. Table 4 Melting temperatures of some metal oxides Metal oxide Melting temperature (K) Potassium oxide 1010 Calcium oxide 2886

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