Which of the following statements about ionic compounds is NOT true?
A) Ions that make up ionic compounds have the same properties as the elements from which they are formed.
B) Many ionic compounds are soluble in water.
C) Ionic compounds have high melting points.
D) Ions dissolved in water conduct electricity.
E) Ionic compounds are composed of cations and anions.

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Ions that make up ionic compounds do not retain the same properties as the elements from which they are formed. Instead, they exhibit different physical and chemical properties due to the change in their electron configurations.

Which of the Following Statements About Ionic Compounds Is NOT