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What could you do to determine whether an unknown solid is an ionic compound or a molecular solid?
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∙ 12y ago
In the laboratory you could determine if a solid has an ionic bond or a metallic bond by trying to run a current through it. Metal solids have delocalized electrons and conduct electricity well. Ionic solids will not conduct electricity unless dissolved.
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How can you test an unknown crystalline substance to determine whether it is table salt?
by tasting it
How can you determine experimentally whether or not a substance is present in ionic or molecular form when in aqueous solution?
If the solution will conduct electricity it is ionic. Solutions made from molecules do not conduct electricity.
Compared to a solid the molecular bonds of a liquid are what?
This question does not make sense. Liquids are not molecules . If there are molecules in a liquid for example a covalent molecular compound such as CCl4 the strength of the molecular C-Cl bonds are the same whether the molecule finds itself in a liquid, solid or gas. What is true is that in a liquid the intermolecular bonds are weaker than the bonds within molecules, the intramolecular bonds..
Will CH3CHO react to tollens?
Tollens are chemical reagents that are commonly used to determine whether a known carbonyl containing compound is an aldehyde. It is stated that CH3CHO will not react to tollens at all.
How could you determine safely whether an unknown solution is an acid or base?
The simplest way would be to use litmus paper, depending on the color it changes - that indicates whether you're dealing with an acid or a base. Pink/red is an acid, Blue is a base.
How many different types of atoms are in a molecular compound?
Any compound, whether molecular or ionic, will contain two or more types of atom.
How can you determine whether unknown substance is a mineral?
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How can you determine whether an unknown substance is a mineral?
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What happens with electrons in a molecular compound?
depends on whether you are taking about a covalent bond or an ionic bond
How can you test an unknown crystalline substance to determine whether it is table salt?
by tasting it
What determines whether a compound will dissolve in whether?
The polarity or charges of compounds will determine if a compound would dissolve in water, where compounds with opposite charges within their molecules dissolve in water.
What are some limitations of using heating to determine whether the substance is an element or a compound?
limitation of heating element
If you did not know the products of the resulting solution how could you determine whether it contains ions or a dissolved molecular solid?
se the solubility rules to predict the outcome.
What properties can help you determine whether a substance is molecular or ionic?
Examples: melting and boiling points, solubility in water or organic solvents, chemical composition.
Why is tasting or feeling an unknown solution not good way to determine whether the solution is acidic or alkaline?
This solution may be toxic, corrosive or radioactive.
How many moles are in 272g?
It depends on what the subtance is, i.e. whether there is 272g of copper, sodium chloride, lithium hydroxide or what. The way to calculate the amount of a subtance in moles is to divide the mass of the substance (in grams) by the atomic mass, molecular mass or formula mass of the element, molecular compound or ionic compound respectively, as the case may be.
How can a decomposition reaction help you determine whether a pure substance is an element or a compound?
If a substance undergoes a decomposition reaction, it is a compound. Pure elements cannot decompose because there is nothing for them to decompose into.
