Q: When struck, how are the rigid crystals of ionic compounds likely to react? Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers: The rigid crystals of ionic compounds are brittle. They are more likely to break than bend when struck. As a result, ionic crystals tend to shatter easily. Try striking salt crystals with a hammer and you'll find that they readily break into smaller pieces. You can learn more about the properties of ionic compounds by watching the video at this URL:. Choices: - shrink - bend - grow - break A:
A:
break