Which One of the Following Properties Is Least Characteristic of Typical

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following properties is least characteristic of typical ionic compounds?

• A) high melting point
• B) high boiling point
• C) brittleness
• D) poor electrical conductor when solid
• E) poor electrical conductor when molten

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Definitions:

Serum Electrolyte

Minerals found in blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for the normal function of cells and organs.

mEq/L

Milliequivalents per liter, a unit of measure used to express the concentration of electrolytes (like sodium, potassium, and chloride) in a solution.

Concentrations

The amount of a particular substance in a given quantity of a mixture, solution, or volume.

Intracellular

Inside a cell.