💉Chemistry💉

Question 1

Distinguish between ionic and molecular compounds

Answer 1

Ionic:

• metals & non metals, polyatomic
• very conductive in water, liquid form, or molten
• melting point of higher than 300c
• many dissolve in water, but some don’t
• bonds through transfer of electrons

Molecular:

• only non metals
• poor to nonconductive, only acids form conducive solutions
• melting point lower than 300c
• variable solubility
• bond through sharing electrons

Question 2

State properties of acids and bases

Answer 2

Acids:

• starts with H
• tastes sour
• reacts with metals to make hydrogen gas
• turns blue litmus paper red
• low pH (7)
• neutralizes acids