There's not much I really know about Ionic and covalent compounds. From what we have learned in class so far, I know that covalent compounds are made up of two non-metals and ionic compounds are made up of one metal and one non-metal. Because the ionic table salt (NaCl) was soluble and conducted electricity during the demonstration, I would assume that these properties pertain to all ionic compounds. The same goes for the non-soluble and non-conductive covalent table sugar (C6H12O6).
My Predictions for the Lab:
I believe that ionic compounds will be soluble in water, like stated before, and the covalent compounds will not. This will be the same for the compounds dissolving in methanol and hexane.
Both ionic and covalent compounds will probably melt but have different melting points.
The ionic compounds will be able to conduct electricity while the covalent compounds will not.
Rubbing alcohol Bleach (NaHClO) Vinegar (C2H4O2)
Covalent Ionic Covalent
My Predictions for the Lab:
I believe that ionic compounds will be soluble in water, like stated before, and the covalent compounds will not. This will be the same for the compounds dissolving in methanol and hexane.
Both ionic and covalent compounds will probably melt but have different melting points.
The ionic compounds will be able to conduct electricity while the covalent compounds will not.
Rubbing alcohol Bleach (NaHClO) Vinegar (C2H4O2)
Covalent Ionic Covalent
