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If a crystal lattice structure is so hard, what causes most ionic compounds to be brittle?

A. Applying force, such as striking the crystal with a hammer, can release protons, causing ions of similar charges to align, repel each other, and dissolve the crystal.

B. Applying force, such as striking the crystal with a hammer, can release electrons, causing ions to alter their charges, repel each other, and dissolve the crystal.

C. Applying force, such as striking the crystal with a hammer, can shift one layer of ions, causing ions of different charges to align, repel each other, and fragment the crystal.

D. Applying force, such as striking the crystal with a hammer, can shift ions, causing ions of similar charges to align, repel each other, and fragment the crystal.

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yasmin44

Explanation:

The cations and anions are locked tightly into place because of the attraction of their opposite charges - as a result, it's difficult to move the ions and the material is very hard.

goblinreemp3

Answer:

d

Explanation:

https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/33322/why-are-so-many-ionic-compounds-brittle

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