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Explain why ionic compounds, such as sodium chloride, have high
melting points. (3 marks)
Ionic compounds form giant
lattices.(1)
To melt the compound, many strong ionic bonds will have to be
broken.(1)
This requires a large amount of energy to separate the ions and make
them
mobile.(1)

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