If a compound forms by ionic bonding, which is not true?
a. the net charge of the compound is zero.
b. several ions group together in a tightly packed structure.
c. a positively charged atom or group of atoms attracts a negatively charged atom or group of atoms.
d. the compound contains just two atoms, each of opposite charge.
the only property listed that is not characteristic of ionic compounds is
a. hardness.
b. lack of crystal structure.
c. brittleness.
d. high melting point.