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Ludmilka [50]
2 years ago
11

If a crystal lattice structure is so hard, what causes most ionic compounds to be brittle?

Chemistry
2 answers:
KiRa [710]2 years ago
8 0

Explanation:

The cations and anions are locked tightly into place because of the attraction of their opposite charges - as a result, it's difficult to move the ions and the material is very hard.

nasty-shy [4]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

d

Explanation:

https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/33322/why-are-so-many-ionic-compounds-brittle

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