Which of the following statements about ionic bonds is false?
a) the resulting compound in a water solution can conduct electricity.
b) the resulting compound cannot be dissolved in water.
c) the resulting compound forms solid crystals.
d) the resulting compound has high melting and boiling points.

The answer is B) the resulting compound cannot be dissolved in water. Ionic compounds are, in fact, very soluble in water. They are known to dissociate in aqueous solutions, producing ions or charged atoms. This makes aqueous solutions of ionic compounds good conductors of electricity. As solids, ionic compounds form salt crystals. They have high melting and boiling points due to the strong ionic bond that holds them.