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Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why iron (a metal) has higher melting point than sodium chloride (an ionic compound).

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Answer:

As metals are giant lattice structures, the number of electrostatic forces to be broken is extremely large

Explanation:

This means that the melting point and boiling point of metals are more similar to those for ionic compounds than for covalent substances.

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