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Explain the term ionic lattice.

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An ionic compound is a giant structure of ions, the ions have a regular, repeating arrangement called an ionic lattice.

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Ionic lattice is a Gaint structure where metal and non-metal is ionicly bonded by electrostatic attractions between the ions. This structure has strong intermolecular forces which is why the ionic lattice is in form of hard crystals.

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