NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What determines the different crystal structures in which ionic compounds crystallize?
Options
- AThe temperature at which they are formed
- BThe size of the ions, their packing arrangements, and other factors
- CThe type of elements involved
- DThe number of valence electrons
Correct answer
B. The size of the ions, their packing arrangements, and other factors
Step-by-step solution
The different crystal structures of ionic compounds are determined by the size of the ions, their packing arrangements, and other factors.