How difficult is it to break ionic compounds' bonds and separate the ions?
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This attraction is very strong, and it requires a significant amount of energy to break the bonds and separate the ions. The amount of energy required to break the bonds and separate the ions depends on several factors, such as the size and charge of the ions, Show more…
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