subject
Chemistry, 03.08.2019 11:30 itzdulce

Which is the reason that ionic compounds are brittle? the bonds between the anions and cations are weak and therefore easily broken. a strong repulsive force is created when cations suddenly align. they involve positive metal ions in a sea of delocalized electrons. they share electrons, which makes the bond brittle.

ansver
Answers: 1

Other questions on the subject: Chemistry

image
Chemistry, 21.06.2019 18:00, mykalwashington
The compound methyl butanoate smells like apples. its percent composition is 58.8% c, 9.9% h, and 31.4% o. what’s the empirical formula ?
Answers: 1
image
Chemistry, 22.06.2019 02:30, s924704
In pea plants, the allele for tallness (t) is dominant to the allele for shortness (t). in the cross between a tall pea plant and a short pea plant shown below, what is the probability that the resulting offspring will be tall? whats the percent
Answers: 1
image
Chemistry, 22.06.2019 06:30, backup5485
Three cards with holes are arranged in a straight line. a light is shined through the first card’s hole and travels through all three cards. what does this tell you about light rays? a) that light is reflected b) that light is refractive c) that light travels in a straight line d) that light does not travel in a straight line
Answers: 1
image
Chemistry, 22.06.2019 07:50, mckinleesmomp6qj1e
Which of the following electromagnetic waves can create ions?
Answers: 2
You know the right answer?
Which is the reason that ionic compounds are brittle? the bonds between the anions and cations are...

Questions in other subjects: