Water is a polar solvent, but covalent compounds are nonpolar. This implies that covalent compounds don’t dissolve in water and make a separate layer on the surface of the water. Hence we can say that covalent compounds are insoluble in water. Which ionic compounds are not soluble in water? WhichRead More →
Mechanical properties: Ionic compounds tend to be hard and brittle while covalent compounds tend to be softer and more flexible. Is brittle solid ionic or covalent? Ionic compounds are hard and brittle. Solutions of ionic compounds and melted ionic compounds conduct electricity, but solid materials do not. Are molecular compoundsRead More →
Open-chain compounds that contain no rings are aliphatic, whether they contain single, double, or triple bonds. In other words, they may be saturated or unsaturated. Some aliphatics are cyclic molecules, but their rings are not as stable as those of aromatic compounds. How do you identify aromatic hydrocarbons? An aromaticRead More →
In general, an organic compound is a type of compound that contains the carbon atom. Conversely, an inorganic compound would be one that does not contain carbon. Why some carbon-containing compounds are inorganic? Cyanides, bicarbonates, carbonates, and some other carbon-containing compounds were classified as “inorganic” because of their source: theyRead More →
When two distinct elements are chemically combined—i.e., chemical bonds form between their atoms—the result is called a chemical compound. Most elements on Earth bond with other elements to form chemical compounds, such as sodium (Na) and Chloride (Cl), which combine to form table salt (NaCl). What happens when atoms combineRead More →
16S Sulfur Sulfur is a non-metallic bright yellow solid. It has been known since antiquity, being the brimstone found in the Bible. … Sulfur can appear in many different colors, such as orange, brown or red. Sulfur is stable in air and water and is often found in its pureRead More →