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Is it true or false molecular compounds that dissolve in water do not conduct electricity because no charged ions are present?
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∙ 6y ago
That, for the most part, would be true. If the compound is truly molecular, then ions would not form, and it would be a non electrolyte.
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∙ 6y ago
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Molecular compuonds that dissolve in water do not conduct electricity because no charged ions present?
True
Why do molecular compounds not conduct electricity?
do not break up into ions.
Ionic compounds that dissolve in water conduct electricity because they break into gases that move freely.?
False.
Is beeswax ionic or molecular?
It is ionic because if you dissolve it in water and then add a charge of electricity, it will conduct it. So, it is ionic.
Why don't covalent molecular compounds conduct electricity?
Covalent substances do not conduct electricity because they are sharing electrons, hence they are in a fixed position and are not able to move around and contribute to movement of the electric current.
Molecular compounds that dissolve in water do not conduct electricity because no?
No mobile charged particles are present in sufficient concentration.
How can water dissolve some ionic compounds as well as some molecular compounds?
Water can dissolve some ionic compounds as well as some molecular compounds because of its polarity. It is polar enough to dissolve ionic compounds into their ions. Water does not dissolve molecular compounds by breaking covalent bonds, but through intermolecular forces.
Molecular compounds do not conduct electricity because they?
do not break up into ions.
Discuss how water can dissolve a molecular compond?
Water dissolves some molecular compounds because water is a polar molecule.
Molecular compuonds that dissolve in water do not conduct electricity because no charged ions present?
True
Why do molecular compounds not conduct electricity?
do not break up into ions.
How are the properties of molecular compounds poor conducters of electricity?
Because have lower melting points and boiling points
Ionic compounds that dissolve in water conduct electricity because they break into gases that move freely.?
False.
Hardness of molecular compounds?
The property of a solid molecular compound is soft. These are soft because solids are non-conductors of electricity in form.
Is beeswax ionic or molecular?
It is ionic because if you dissolve it in water and then add a charge of electricity, it will conduct it. So, it is ionic.
Why is it that only molecular compounds can have a molecular formula?
Because there are no compounds that aren't molecules/molecular. The question as posed is nonsense. Rephrase?
Why don't covalent molecular compounds conduct electricity?
Covalent substances do not conduct electricity because they are sharing electrons, hence they are in a fixed position and are not able to move around and contribute to movement of the electric current.
