Ionic and Covalent Properties

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What type of compounds are typically flammable?

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Covalent compounds are typically flammable.

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Which type of compounds are very stable?

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Both ionic and covalent compounds can be very stable.

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What type of bond is formed by the attraction of opposite charges?

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Ionic bonds are formed by the attraction of opposite charges.

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What happens to ionic compounds when dissolved in water?

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Ionic compounds dissociate into ions and the solution conducts electricity.

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Do covalent compounds conduct electricity when molten or dissolved in water?

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Covalent compounds do NOT conduct electricity when molten or dissolved in water.

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What is an electrolyte?

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An electrolyte is a substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in water.

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What is the primary characteristic of ionic compounds in terms of electrical conductivity?

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Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water or in molten state.

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What is the primary characteristic of covalent compounds in terms of electrical conductivity?

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Covalent compounds do not conduct electricity in any state.

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What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons.