An unknown compound is a white solid at room temperature. It dissolves in water and is able to conduct an electric current in solution.
a) Is this compound likely to contain ionic or covalent bonds? Explain your answer
b) Think of one common household substance that fits the description of the unknown compound.
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2016-05-25 6:16 am
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2016-05-25 6:23 am
a)
This compound is likely to contain ionic bonds. This is because ionic compounds would dissolve in water to form electrically conducting solutions, while most of covalent compounds are insoluble in water.
b) One example is table salt (sodium chloride).
This compound is likely to contain ionic bonds. This is because ionic compounds would dissolve in water to form electrically conducting solutions, while most of covalent compounds are insoluble in water.
b) One example is table salt (sodium chloride).
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