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So basically an atom of water or (H2O) is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom that are covalently bonded together to make a compound. A covalent bond is when two nonmetal elements, most commonly, two gases come together to make a compound. So water is a covalent bond because it is hydrogen bonded with oxygen which are both nonmetal elements being bonded together to form a covalent bond. There is a difference between ionic bonds and covalent bonds. The difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond is that in a covalent bond the two or more elements that are being bonded together share electrons rather than take them like in an ionic compound. So with the fact that covalently bonded compounds share electrons in mind, electrons are not evenly distributed or shared throughout a water molecule because oxygen atoms strongly attract electrons. Because the oxygen atoms do this they pull electrons away from the hydrogen atoms giving them a partial positive charge. Now that the oxygen atom has the electrons closer to it than the other two hydrogen atoms it gives the oxygen atom a partially negative charge. This act of atoms not evenly sharing electrons is called a polar compound. What is special about compounds that are polar is that is attracts both positive and negative ions of an ionic commpund. Thats why water can dissolve ionic compounds because its polar structure.
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What chemical and molecular effect does sugar have on water?
Sugar when added to water makes water sweeter.It is harmful for diabetics and helpful to their heirs. Sugar crystals interact with water via hydrogen bonds- weak bonds that take place primarily between positively-charged hydrogen atoms and negatively-charged oxygen atoms. The two substances interact freely when combined. Water molecules surround individual molecules of sugar, breaking the bonds between sugar particles until the crystals are either fully dissolved, or until there are no 'free' water molecules left. When this occurs, the sugar crystals do not fully dissolve. Hydrogen bonds are so weak that they are constantly breaking and reforming, causing individual molecules to exchange positions. Because energy is required to break and form bonds, and heat is a form of energy, the warmer the water, the more readily the sugar dissolves. Water with sugar in it has lower freezing and higher boiling points than pure water.
Some insects can stand on the surface of water because water?
has surface tension that allows them to distribute their weight evenly and essentially float on the surface. The surface tension of water is due to the hydrogen bonding between water molecules. This unique property of water allows certain insects like water striders to walk on water without sinking.
Is glyerol hydrophoic or hyrophillic?
No.Glycero is not hydrophobic , but it is hydrophilic which means it mixes up or dissolves in water. Or you can say it is not lipophilic(oil loving) but it is Lipophobic(Oil hating or fearing) By Muhammad Mehernosh Haidary
Can regular table salt make salt water?
Yeahh actually there is, its called desalination. But if youu find any more answers please do tell us cuz i need this for colledge h/w pleasee help me,Caitlin J. xxYou can take out salt out of salt water in a process called distillation.
Is cold water a better conductor than hot?
No, hot water is a better conductor of electricity than cold water. This is because warmer water molecules have more kinetic energy, allowing for better electron movement and increased conductivity.
Does water dissolve ionic compounds because water molecules have a pH value of 14?
Water does not have a pH of 14. By convention water has a pH of 7. Water dissolves ionic compounds because it is a polar liquid.
Why does NaCl dissolve in water?
Water is polar. NaCl is polar. Polar substances are soluble in polar solvents.
What substance dissolves best in water?
Ionic compounds, such as table salt (sodium chloride), generally dissolve best in water due to the attraction between the ions and water molecules. Additionally, polar molecules, like sugar and alcohols, can also dissolve well in water because water is a polar solvent that can easily interact with the polar molecules.
If Pure covalent compounds are not soluble in water so why sugar dissolves in it?
Sugar dissolves in water because it forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, allowing it to break apart and disperse throughout the water. This interaction is different from solubility due to the presence of pure covalent compounds which do not form these types of bonds with water molecules.
What dissolves many ionic and molecular compounds because of its?
water, because of its polarity. This is caused by the oxygen molecule having a higher electron affinity, which means that the electrons of the hydrogen molecules more or less hang out around the oxygen causing the oxygen to be partially negative and the hydrogen ends to be partially positive. This is what is called a dipole moment which is why ionic (positive or negatively charged) and molecular (polar covalent) compounds are able to dissociate in the solvent(water).
Water dissolves many ionic and molecular compounds why?
because it is a polar molecule
How water disssolves ion compounds and polar compounds?
Like dissolves like. Water is polar solvent and hence it dissolves ionic and polar compounds.
Are nonpolar molecules soluble in water?
Nonpolar molecules are generally not soluble in water because water is a polar molecule and like dissolves like.
What type of compounds can dissolve in water?
Polar compounds, such as salts and sugars, dissolve in water because water is a polar molecule. Nonpolar compounds, such as oils and fats, do not dissolve in water because they are not attracted to the polar water molecules.
Does water dissolve most things?
Yes. Water is known as a very good solvent mostly because of its ionic structure. Mostly water dissolves ionic compounds because of the like dissolves like.
Discuss how water can dissolve a molecular compond?
Water dissolves some molecular compounds because water is a polar molecule.
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.
