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No. Water is a largely covalent compound that spontaneously ionizes only to give concentrations of 10-7 molar for each of hydrogen and hydroxide ions. However water also has a high dielectric constant and for that reason can dissolve many ionic compounds. Water can also dissolve sufficiently polar organic compounds, such as sugar, with little or no trace of ionic character.

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Does ionic compounds such as chloride NaCl dissolve easily in water?

OK so a compound such as sodium chloride dissolves in water because water molecules can orient themselves according to a charge of the particle Na+ and Cl- so that ions are pulled apart from one another and they dissolve. This can also happen the other way around when water is evaporated the less water there is the more closer the ions are.


Why does potassium iodide only dissolve when its melted or in water?

Generally polar solute dissolve in polar solvent.KI & water both polar.when KI react with water due to hydrogen bonding & solvation(i.e.K&I ions are surrounded by water molecule) KI dissolves in water.


When an ionic compound dissolves in water its forms a clear?

Solution. In this solution, the ions of the ionic compound are surrounded by water molecules, which help to separate and stabilize the ions in the solution. This dispersion of ions allows the solution to be clear and transparent, as the individual ions do not clump together to form a precipitate.


Why does silver nitrate dissolve in water?

Silver nitrate dissolves in water because it is a highly soluble salt. When it is added to water, the silver and nitrate ions become surrounded by water molecules, breaking the ionic bonds that hold the compound together and allowing it to dissolve into the solution.


Is sodium hydroxide hydrophilic?

Sodium Hydroxide is hydrophilic. It is an ionic compound and will readily dissolve in water forming Na+ and OH- ions.

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Why do all ionic compounds dissolve in water?

Many ionic compounds do NOT dissolve in water- such as calcium carbonate. The majority do and that is because the solvation of the ions is energetically favourable in those compounds.


When ionic compounds dissolve in water what do they form?

When ionic compounds dissolve in water, they form ions. The positive and negative ions in the compound separate in the water due to the polar nature of water molecules. This process is known as dissociation.


What causes an ionic compound to dissolve in water?

The polarity of the water molecule causes an ionic compound to dissolve in water. The slightly negative oxygen atoms of the water molecules attract the positive ions, and the slightly positive hydrogen atoms of the water molecules attract the negative ions. This breaks the ionic bonds and the ions are surrounded by water molecules, preventing them from reforming ionic bonds. Refer to the related link for an illustration and more information.


Why would ionic compound be more likely to dissolve in water in oil?

An ionic compound can form interactions with water. Water happens to be a polar molecule. The positive ions are going to react with the partially charged negative ions (that are in the water). The negative ions will react with the partially positive charged hydrogen atoms in the water. But the ionic compound won't dissolve in oil because it can't form the same reaction.


Can water dissolve ionic compounds?

Yes, water can dissolve ionic compounds because of its ability to break apart the ions in the compound due to its polarity. The positively charged hydrogen atoms in water are attracted to the negative ions, while the negatively charged oxygen atoms are attracted to the positive ions, allowing the compound to dissociate and dissolve in water.


When you dissolve an ionic compound in water or melt it it can do what?

When you dissolve an ionic compound in water or melt it, it can break down into its individual ions, creating a solution or molten mixture. These ions can then move freely in the solution or melt, allowing for electrical conductivity and other chemical interactions.


Why would an ionic compound be more likely to dissolve in water than oil?

An ionic compound can form interactions with water. Water happens to be a polar molecule. The positive ions are going to react with the partially charged negative ions (that are in the water). The negative ions will react with the partially positive charged hydrogen atoms in the water. But the ionic compound won't dissolve in oil because it can't form the same reaction.


Are ionic compounds hydrophobic?

No. They are almost always hydrophilic and easily dissolve in water.


What happens to the ions in an ionic compound when dissolved in water?

An ionic compound in water is dissociated forming ions.


What property of salt makes it desolve in water?

NaCl or Salt is an ionic compound made up of atoms. One of the properties of an ionic compound is that it can dissolve in water and split into separate ions.


What happens when ionic bonds are put in water?

When ionic bonds are put in water, the ions in the compound dissociate due to the polar nature of water molecules. The positive ions are attracted to the oxygen atoms of water, while the negative ions are attracted to the hydrogen atoms. This results in the formation of hydrated ions and the compound dissolving in water.


What ionic compound will dissolve in water to release exactly three ions?

Not quite sure what the questioner is aiming at. Group 2 halides , such as MgCl2 dissolve to give 3 ions. Compounds such as alum, KAl(SO4)2.12H2O which dissolves to give K+, Al3+, SO42- dissolve to give 3 different sorts of ions.