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because some of those bonds are polar and from
associations with the water.
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What happens to ionic and covalent compounds when they are dissolved in water?
Water is a very good solvent. When an ionic compound is dissolved in water, it breaks into its contituent radical ions. say for example if you dissolve NaCl in water, then it decomposes into Na+ & Cl- another example, when (Na)2SO4 is dissolevd in water it dissolves into two Na+ ion and one SO4- ion.
Is sugar water a compound?
No. While sugar and water on their own are compounds, when put together they are a mixture
Why does water dissolve anything?
Water does not dissolve everything. Some substances dont mix with water. Those are hydrophobic substances, ex: oil molecules
Can covalent compounds conduct electricity in water?
Generally, molecular covalent substances do not conduct electricity. Carbon as graphite is the exception. This is because they are neutrally charged; they do not have ions or delocalized electrons as these are being shared by the non-metals. Yet some conduct electricity when dissolved in water. This is because some react with water to produce ions which are attracted to the oppositely charged electrodes.
Does toilet paper dissolve in water?
Yes but certain types dont
What happens to ionic and covalent compounds when they are dissolved in water?
Water is a very good solvent. When an ionic compound is dissolved in water, it breaks into its contituent radical ions. say for example if you dissolve NaCl in water, then it decomposes into Na+ & Cl- another example, when (Na)2SO4 is dissolevd in water it dissolves into two Na+ ion and one SO4- ion.
Is sugar water a compound?
No. While sugar and water on their own are compounds, when put together they are a mixture
How long does it take for a panadol to dissolve in water?
Panadol (or paracetamol) wont dissolve in cold water.
Why does water dissolve anything?
Water does not dissolve everything. Some substances dont mix with water. Those are hydrophobic substances, ex: oil molecules
Why is ionc compounds stronger than covalent compounds?
By stronger, I am guessing you meant " stronger intermolecular forces ". Ionic compounds do not necessarily have stronger intermolecular forces than covalent compounds. For example, it is true that NaCl(an ionic compound) has strong electrostatic attractions while H2O(a covalent compound) has very weak London forces. However, SiO2 is a giant covalent compound, and has very strong covalent bonds between molecules, even stronger than the electrostatic forces of NaCl.
Can covalent compounds conduct electricity in water?
Generally, molecular covalent substances do not conduct electricity. Carbon as graphite is the exception. This is because they are neutrally charged; they do not have ions or delocalized electrons as these are being shared by the non-metals. Yet some conduct electricity when dissolved in water. This is because some react with water to produce ions which are attracted to the oppositely charged electrodes.
Is sand and water a solvent?
I dont understand what you're asking regarding the sand...but water is the 'universal solvent' .. ultimately, it can dissolve both acids and bases...majority of compounds found on earth google "water universal solvent" to find PLENTY of research info about it
Does toilet paper dissolve in water?
Yes but certain types dont
Why are most molecular compound poor conductors?
Molecular compounds are poor conductors because they have no charge. Molecular compounds are simply just covalent bonds. Since covalent compounds dont give or take, they SHARE valence electrons they have no charge. Electricity is only created by positive and negative electrons, but since a molecular compound has no charge they are poor conductors. ONLY MOST ARE POOR CONDUCTORS. Why? Sometimes there is an unbalance and some molecules like Water tend be favor positive or negative, water for instance is just slightly negative.
Why does an uncoated painkiller dissolve faster in water than in vinegar?
i really dont know
Can salt dissolves in water without heating?
Yes. But you an only do it by stirring it if you dont then it will not dissolve
If water is the universal solvent how does it not dissolve what you put in?
im sorry, i dont know the answer to the question, this is why i asked it.
