Out of NaCl, CaO, and KF which one has the strongest bond and the highest melting point and why?

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Out of NaCl, CaO, and KF which one has the strongest bond and the highest melting point and why?

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2007-11-10 09:24:47 · 1 answers · asked by B9O9R9I9C9U9A 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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CaO - the attraction between a 2+ and a 2- ion is much stronger than between a + and a -.

2007-11-10 09:28:43 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

yeah i think CaO would have the strongest bond, and because of that im guessing that it would have a higher melting point because it has a stronger network structure...

2007-11-10 11:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by wrooney97 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋