What Factor Increases the Hardness of Ionic Substances

question 25

Multiple Choice

What factor increases the hardness of ionic substances?

• A) the presence of more free electrons
• B) an increased charge on the ions
• C) a decreased charge on the ions
• D) multiple bonds

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