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H2O is a covalent compound. As hydrogen has only one electron in its outer most shell and oxygen has six electrons in its last shell. Oxygen needs two, while hydrogen requires only one electron to complete its last octave. So oxygen form two covalent bond with two hydrogen atoms. So, water is a covalent compound, but as oxygen is second most electronegative element in the Periodic Table so due to its high electronegativity the bond no more remains pure covalent, but converted to polar covalent. Hence, water molecule is a polar covalent compound.
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∙ 11y agoWater contains no ionic bonds as it is a covalent compound.
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∙ 12y agoim pretty sure it isn't
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∙ 11y agoNo. Water is a polar covalent compound.
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∙ 15y agocovalent bond
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∙ 6y agoOverall it's covalent.
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∙ 11y agoWater has a covalent bond.
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Would an ionic or covalent compound be more conductive in water when dissolved Explain?
An ionic compound dissociated in water is an electrolyte and is of course more conductive..
Why ionic compounds are soluble in water but not in keroscene oil?
Ionic compounds are soluble in water because water is also ionic compound and insoluble in kerosene oil because there is covalent bonds
Common salt dissolves in water easily .give reason?
Sodium chloride is a polar compound as water.
What are two kinds of compounds?
The two types of compound are molecular and ionic. An ionic compound commonly used is table salt, or NaCl. A molecular compound commonly used is water, or H2O.
Why does table salt (NaCI) dissolve readily in water?
it is an ionic compound.
Solids tends to be hydrated in the presence of water?
ionic!!!
Is Water is an example of an ionic compound?
Water contains no ionic bonds as it is a covalent compound.
What happens to the ions in an ionic compound when dissolved in water?
An ionic compound in water is dissociated forming ions.
Is water ionic or non ionic?
Water, or H2O, is an Covalent compound.
Why does table salt Na-Cl dissolve readily in water?
It is an Ionic compound just as water is.
When will an ionic compound precipitate out of solution?
An ionic compound will precipitate out of solution if it is insoluble in water.
Is ocean water an ionic or a covalent compound?
Ocean water is a mixture, not a compound. Water itself is a covalent compound. But ocean water also has some ionic compounds and a few other covalent compound mixed with it.
Do ionic bonds dissolve in water?
This is a wrong question. Ionic bonding is a term referring to the attractive forces between the charged ions of an ionic compound. If you meant to ask " Do ionic compounds dissolve in water? ", the answer is yes. Most of them do. This is because the polar water molecules are easily separate the ions in the ionic solid. However, for unknown reasons, some ionic compounds do not dissolve in water. An example is Silver Chloride.
Is H2O ionic or covalent?
H2O (water) is a covalent compound, as no metals are involved.
Is water a ionic?
No. Water is a polar covalent compound.
Why an ionic compound dissolved in water cause the electrostatic attraction become stronger?
An ionic compound dissolved in water form cations and anions.
How does hydrate differ from a anhydrous ionic compound?
A anhydrous ionic compound does not contain water. It is the dehydrated form of a hydrate.
