Which of the following statements concerning ionic compounds is/are correct?
1)As ion charges increase,the attraction between oppositely charged ions increases.
2)Although not electrically conductive like metals,ionic compounds are malleable.
3)Positive and negative ions are attracted to each other by electrostatic forces.

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Statement 1 is correct because as the magnitude of the charges on the ions increases, the attractive force between them increases according to Coulomb's law. 
Statement 2 is incorrect because ionic compounds are brittle and not malleable, unlike metals. 
Statement 3 is correct because oppositely charged ions are attracted to each other by electrostatic forces.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Ionic Compounds Is/are Correct