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Ionic compounds are made up of a positive cation (the metal) and a negative anion (the nonmetal). They are soluble in water because they can dissociate. The positive cations are attracted to the negative oxygen side of water molecules while the negative anions are attracted to the positive hydrogen side of water molecules. Water is a polar molecule and pulls the ions that make up the compound away from each other, thus causing the compound to be soluble.

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Are all ionic compounds Almost all ionic compounds are soluble in water?

Almost all. Some such as calcium carbonate, silver chloride are not soluble. Generally ionic compounds are soluble in water due to their ionic bonds which makes them easy to dissociate in polar solutions such as water.


Are ionic compounds or covalent compounds more soluble in water Why?

Ionic compounds are generally more soluble in water than covalent compounds because ionic compounds dissociate into their constituent ions when they come into contact with water, forming ion-dipole interactions with water molecules. Covalent compounds do not readily dissociate in water, making them less soluble.


When ionic compounds are dissolved in water they are called?

Any other compounds dissolved in water may be properly called a "solute", and when the compounds are ionic they may also be called "electrolytes."


What dissolves in water quicker ionic or covalent?

Ionic compounds generally dissolve more quickly in water compared to covalent compounds. This is because ionic compounds dissociate into ions when in water, leading to faster dissolution due to the attraction between the ions and the polar water molecules. Covalent compounds often require breaking intermolecular bonds to dissolve in water, leading to slower dissolution.


Do polar and ionic compounds dissolve in water?

Yes, both polar and ionic compounds tend to dissolve well in water due to water's polarity. Water molecules are able to surround and interact with the charged particles in these compounds, allowing them to mix uniformly in solution.

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How can water that contains disolved ionic compounds be separated from the ionic compounds?

The method is the evaporation of water followed by condensation of water.


Are all ionic compounds Almost all ionic compounds are soluble in water?

Almost all. Some such as calcium carbonate, silver chloride are not soluble. Generally ionic compounds are soluble in water due to their ionic bonds which makes them easy to dissociate in polar solutions such as water.


Are ionic compounds or covalent compounds more soluble in water Why?

Ionic compounds are generally more soluble in water than covalent compounds because ionic compounds dissociate into their constituent ions when they come into contact with water, forming ion-dipole interactions with water molecules. Covalent compounds do not readily dissociate in water, making them less soluble.


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.


Can ionic compounds dessolve in water?

Ionic compounds can only be dissolved in water if the energy of hydration is greater than latice energy of that compound


Are ionic compounds that produce positive hydrogen ions when dissolved in water?

Many salts are also ionic compounds.


Why are ionic salts soluble in water?

Because ionic salts are polar compounds as water, the solvent.


Do ionic compounds such as chloride dissolves easily in water?

I classify that as an overstatement. It is true that a great many ionic compounds are highly soluble in water, but not all of them.


When ionic compounds are dissolved in water they are called?

Any other compounds dissolved in water may be properly called a "solute", and when the compounds are ionic they may also be called "electrolytes."


What dissolves in water quicker ionic or covalent?

Ionic compounds generally dissolve more quickly in water compared to covalent compounds. This is because ionic compounds dissociate into ions when in water, leading to faster dissolution due to the attraction between the ions and the polar water molecules. Covalent compounds often require breaking intermolecular bonds to dissolve in water, leading to slower dissolution.


Why ionic bonded molecules disassociate in water?

No. There is no such thing as an "ionic bonded molecule," as molecules, by definition, are helld together by covalent bonds. Ionic compounds are not molecular. Some ionic compounds disassociated in water while others do not.


Do polar and ionic compounds dissolve in water?

Yes, both polar and ionic compounds tend to dissolve well in water due to water's polarity. Water molecules are able to surround and interact with the charged particles in these compounds, allowing them to mix uniformly in solution.