Ionic compounds have strong forces between particles.This means that generally ionic compounds are ________ at room temperature.

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Ionic compounds have strong electrostatic forces between particles (ions), which require a significant amount of energy to be overcome. Therefore, ionic compounds are generally solids at room temperature, which allows the particles to be in a fixed position and maintain their strong bonds.

Ionic Compounds Have Strong Forces Between Particles