How do ionic bonds affect the properties of ionic compounds?
a) the bonds weakly hold ions together, increasing the melting point.
b) the bonds strongly hold ions together, reducing the boiling point.
c) the bonds prevent ions from moving throughout the crystal, so a solid ionic compound is a poor conductor.
d) the bonds prevent electrons from moving throughout the crystal, so a solid ionic compound is a poor conductor.

answer: e.   sour taste

explanation: acids are those substances which dissociates in water to give ions. as they dissociate to give ions, they act as electrolytes and thus are electrically conductive. acids are sour in taste. example: hcl

bases are those substances which dissociates in water to give ions or accepts ions. as they dissociate to give ions, they act as electrolytes and thus are electrically conductive. bases are bitter in taste. bases are slippery in nature.