Question

Correct the wrong statement
1. Ionic compounds dissolve in non polar solvents
2. Covalent compounds conduct electricity in the molten or solution state..

Answer 1

Both the statements are wrong and can be corrected as follows:

1. Ionic compounds dissolve in polar solvents.

2. Covalent compounds do not conduct electricity in the molten or solution state.

• 1. One of the properties of ionic compounds is that they are soluble in polar solvents such as water but are not soluble in non-polar solvents such as benzene. Hence, the statement mentioned in the question is wring.
• 2. Covalent compounds cannot conduct electricity and hence are non-conductors in any state. Ionic compounds can conduct electricity in the molten or solution state.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

1. Ionic compounds dissolve in polar solvents.

2. Covalent compounds do not conduct electricity in the molten or solution state..