The table shows the melting point of an unknown compound.
Unknown Compound Melting Point (°C)
A 801
Kayla knows that compounds can be either ionic or covalent. She thinks this unknown compound must be ionic. Is she correct, and why or why not?
A
Yes, because the unknown compound has a high melting point caused by a weak ionic bond.
B
Yes, because the unknown compound has a high melting point caused by a strong ionic bond.
C
No, because the unknown compound has a high melting point caused by a weak covalent bond.
D
No, because the unknown compound has a high melting point caused by a strong covalent bond.
B
Yes, because the unknown compound has a high melting point caused by a strong ionic bond.