4.8 - Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds
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Practice Questions
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What physical state are ionic compounds typically found in?
💡 Hint: Think of table salt!
Are covalent compounds always solids?
💡 Hint: Remember the states of matter.
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Ionic compounds are usually in which state at room temperature?
💡 Hint: Think about common table salt.
Covalent compounds typically have high melting points.
💡 Hint: Consider the bond types and their strengths.
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In a lab experiment, you find a substance that is a poor conductor but can dissolve in water. Would you classify it as ionic or covalent? Provide reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the definitions of conductivity.
Think of two materials: table salt (NaCl) and sugar (C₁₂H₂₁O₁₁). Compare their melting points and explain the differences based on their bonding.
💡 Hint: Write about their molecular structures.
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