Use the information and table to answer the following question.
Scientists use either a melting or freezing point apparatus to determine the melting points of the following unknown compounds
as part of their investigation. Based on the melting points, the scientists determine the bond type and record the results in the
table as shown.
Unknown
Compound
Compound 1
Compound 2
Compound 3
Compound 4
772°C
17°C
Melting
Point
960°C
-56°C
Which statement correctly identifies the ionic compounds and why?
A Compounds 1 and 3 are lonic. Because Ionic compounds are composed of oppositely charged ions that are attracted to one
another, they require more energy to melt than covalent bonds.
OB. Compounds 2 and 4 are lonic. Because lonic compounds are composed of oppositely charged lons that are attracted to one
another, they require more energy to melt than covalent bonds.
OC. Compounds 2 and 4 are lonic. Because covalent compounds are composed of oppositely charged lons that are attracted to one
another, they require more energy to melt than lonic bonds.
OD Compounds 1 and 3 are lonic. Because covalent compounds are composed of oppositely charged ions that are attracted to one
another, they require more energy to melt than ionic bonds.