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It splits into two ions: posive Na+ and negative Cl-

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Q: What happens when an ionic compound such as table salt dissolves in water?
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What happens to the molecules of a solid such as a sugar cube when it dissolves in water how does it process differ for an ionic compound such as a table salt?

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An unknown compound dissolves in water but the solution does not conduct electricity?

If a compound dissolves into water and allows for the conductance of electrical current its said to be ionic and an electrolyte. Sodium chloride (NaCl) or table salt exhibits this property. Sugar is a compound that will dissolve in water but not conduct current. Sugar is not an electrolyte or ionic; rather a covalent molecule.


When table salt is added to water the ionic compound dissolves. Does this represent a physical change or a chemical change?

Dissolution is considered a physical process.


Is table salt polar non polar or ionic?

Salt is polar. It dissolves in water (also polar). Like dissolves like.


Is salt a molecule or atom?

Neither. Table salt is an ionic compound.


What happens to a sodium atom that has lost an electron comes near a chlorine atom that has gained an electron?

Sodium chloride is formed by an ionic bond.


Table salt would be classified as what type of compound Ionic Covalent or Coordinate?

ionic compound


Is table salt a covalent compound?

No; it's an ionic compound.


What is true of table salts?

it is an ionic compound


What is table salt a example of?

An ionic compound. All salts are ionic compounds.


Why does table salt Na-Cl dissolve readily in water?

It is an Ionic compound just as water is.


Is nitrogen and iodine ionic or not ionic?

No, it is not Ionic. An ionic compound is a metal and a nonmetal mixed together. If you look at the Periodic Table of elements, you will see that Nitrogen as well as iodine are nonmetals, therfore it cannot be an ionic compound.