Which of the following provides a characteristic of MgO(s) with a correct explanation?
Choose 1
А
It is hard because its ions are held together by strong
electrostatic attractions.
B
It is malleable because its atoms can easily move past
one another without disrupting the bonding.
It is a poor conductor of electricity because its
electrons are tightly held within covalent bonds and
lone pairs.
It has a high melting point because its molecules
interact through strong intermolecular forces.