Chapter 8, Problem 149QP

Which of the following is a true statement about ionic crystal?

A. The strong electrostatic forces between ions results in low melting points.

B. The strong attractive forces between ions cause the crystal to be malleable.

C. The static arrangement of ions in an ionic crystal causes ionic compounds to be poor electrical conductors.

D. The arrangement of ions in an ionic crystal maximizes repulsive forces.

E. The arrangements of ions in an ionic crystal minimizes attractive forces.

For each false statement, modify it so that it’s a true statement.