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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.


Discuss how water can dissolve a molecular compond?

Water dissolves some molecular compounds because water is a polar molecule.


Can water dissolve water compounds?

yea water can dissolve polar compounds


The process by which some molecular compounds dissolve in water to form ions is?

The process by which some molecular compounds dissolve in water to form ions is called dissolution or ionization. This occurs when the polar water molecules surround and separate the individual ions in the compound, breaking the bonds holding them together. This results in the compound dissociating into its constituent ions.


What are the properties and applications of water-soluble molecular compounds?

Water-soluble molecular compounds are substances that can dissolve in water. They have properties such as high solubility in water, ability to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, and often being polar in nature. These compounds are commonly used in various applications such as pharmaceuticals, food additives, and cosmetics due to their ability to easily mix with water and interact with biological systems.


Is it true or false molecular compounds that dissolve in water do not conduct electricity because no charged ions are present?

True. Molecular compounds that dissolve in water do not conduct electricity because they do not dissociate into charged ions when dissolved. Since they do not produce free ions that can carry an electric current, they are unable to conduct electricity in aqueous solutions.


What are two major characteristics of molecular compounds?

Low melting and boiling points. Some are polar and some are nonpolar. Those that are polar will dissolve in water. They also do not conduct electricity.


What type of compound will not dissolve in water?

A) nonpolar compounds will not dissolve in water because water is polar


How are the properties of molecular compounds different from those of ionic cmpounds?

Molecular (covalent) compounds are not dissociated in water.


How many different molecules can water dissolve?

It is often mentioned that water can dissolve a huge variety of compounds of varying chemical characteristics. Declaring a strict number of such molecules would be almost impossible. It should be said that these compounds cannot be put into a single category. At first, let's take a look at ionic compounds. Being a polar solvent, water can dissolve many ionic compounds by dissociating them into seperate ions and creating hydrated spheres. Eventhough, there are some ionic lattices that do not dissolve, which we usually call as precipitates. When it comes to covalent compounds, many ones with asymmetric polar bonds are dissolved in water such as alcohols, amines etc. In rare cases, non polar compounds also partially dissolve in water, such as bromine and iodine. Generally, it can be also said that, molecules with relatively higher molecular masses, show less tendency to dissolve in water.


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.


How does water dissolve NaCL?

Water dissolve sodium chloride because both are polar compounds.