What are the properties of an ionic compound?

high melting point
they are brittle solids
many easily dissolve in a solvent
conduct electricity in solution

you can pick more than 1!

Jewelweed, a flowering plant, has seed pods that burst open when touched and forcefully eject their seeds. these structures are favorable because they a. can cause genetic changes to occur. b. prevent germination within the seed pod. c. aid in the dispersal of the species. d. attract insects that aid in pollination.

Which is true about metals used for jewelry, such as platinum and gold? a. they have low flammability. b. they have low reactivity. c. they have high flammability. d. they have high reactivity.

Which of the following statements is true about energy quantization at the atomic level? electrons in the outermost orbits are the most stable. electrons in all the orbits around the nucleus have the same amount of energy. electrons in the orbit closest to the nucleus have the least amount of energy. electrons absorb or release the same amount of energy independent of the energy levels.