The bonds in water are covalent.
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Water is a molecular substance, composed of covalently bonded hydrogen and oxygen atoms. It does not dissociate into ions in its pure form.
No, a sugar solution is typically molecular because sugar molecules do not dissociate into ions when dissolved in water. Ionic solutions, on the other hand, are formed by the dissociation of ions in water.
HCIO4 is an ionic compound.
Molecular compounds in water form solutions where the molecules remain intact and dispersed individually. Ionic compounds, on the other hand, dissociate into ions when in water, resulting in conductive solutions due to the presence of charged particles. Additionally, molecular compounds generally do not conduct electricity in solution.
Not always. While many ionic compounds are soluble in water, some molecular substances can also be soluble depending on their polarity and intermolecular forces. It is important to consider the chemical structure and properties of the substance in addition to its solubility in water when determining if it is ionic or molecular.
Ionic compounds have higher melting and boiling points than molecular compounds due to the strong electrostatic forces between ions. Ionic compounds are usually solid at room temperature, while molecular compounds can be solid, liquid, or gas. Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water, while molecular compounds do not.