Chemistry GCSE
Strength of electrostatic forces
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The strength of the forces increases with the charge on the ions, so compounds such as magnesium oxide have even higher melting points than sodium chloride.
Topics that use Strength of electrostatic forces
- Properties of ionic compounds (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Energy changes and bonding
- Giant ionic lattice
- Melting and boiling as physical changes
- Structure and properties
- Structure-property relationships
- Electrostatic forces of attraction
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