Which of the following statements explains why ionic compounds are brittle?
A)When a force is applied to the crystal, the weak electrostatic interactions cause
opposite ions to attract and shatter the crystal lattice.
B)When a force is applied to the crystal, the weak electrostatic interactions cause
similar ions to repel and shatter the crystal lattice.
C)When a force is applied to the crystal, the strong electrostatic interactions cause
similar ions to repel and shatter the crystal lattice.
D)When a force is applied to the crystal, the strong electrostatic interactions cause
similar ions to attract and shatter the crystal lattice.
