Lesson 6: Properties and Classification of Ionic and Molecular Compounds

Question 1

What makes ionic compounds soluble?

Answer 1

• Each water molecule is polar (has a positive and negative end)
• The cations will be attracted to the negative side and anions will be attracted by the positive side

Question 2

Electrolyte

Answer 2

• Any solution that can conduct electricity

Question 3

What should a substance that dissolves well be considered?

Answer 3

• Very soluble (aqueous)
• State should be (aq)

Question 4

What should a substance that does not dissolve well be considered?

Answer 4

• Slightly soluble
• Considered solid
• State should be (s)

Question 5

What should you determine the state to be for a compound if none of the ions are found on the solubility table?

Answer 5

• High solubility
• State should be (aq)