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How do ionic bonds affect the properties of ionic compounds

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The bonds prevent ions from moving throughout the crystal, so a solid ionic compound is a poor conductor.

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All compounds with ionic bonds have crystal structure. In solid state they don’t run electricity because there are no free ions.
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