U1 - Properties of Compounds

Question 1

•Conductivity: solid; aqueous

Answer 1

• Ionic: no; yes (electrolytes)

* Molecular: no; no

Question 2

•Solubility in Water

Answer 2

• Ionic: Highly soluble

* Molecular: Less soluble unless polar

Question 3

•State

Answer 3

• Ionic: Crystalline solid

* Molecular: Solid, liquid, gas

Question 4

•Consistency of Solid

Answer 4

• Ionic: Hard, brittle

* Molecular: Soft, waxy, or flexible

Question 5

•Melting/Boiling Point

Answer 5

• Ionic: Very high

* Molecular: Relatively low