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Which is the reason that ionic compounds are brittle?

The bonds between the anions and cations are weak and therefore easily broken.

A strong repulsive force is created when cations suddenly align.

They involve positive metal ions in a sea of delocalized electrons.

They share electrons, which makes the bond brittle.

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I believe the answer to your question is b

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a strong repulsive force is created when cations suddenly align
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