Why do ions in an ionic compound typically form an orderly crystal structure?
A.Every ion is attracted to ions of opposite charge that surround it—above, below, and to all sides.
B.Some ions in an ionic compound have negative charges and some have positive charges.
C.When crystals of ionic compounds are melted, the ions are able to conduct an electric current.
D..All ionic compounds form solid crystals at room temperature.
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The correct answer is:
A. Every ion is attracted to ions of opposite charge that surround it—above, below, and to all sides.
This attraction between oppositely charged ions leads to a highly organized and repeating arrangement of ions, resulting in the characteristic orderly crystal structure of ionic compounds.
