Chemistry
Grade-9
Easy

Question

Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Which statement below best explains the property?

  1. Ions are free to move.
  2. Electrons are free to move.
  3. Bonds are strong.
  4. There are weak intermolecular forces of attraction.

hintHint:

Salts are ionic compounds that split into their ions in water.

The correct answer is: Ions are free to move.


    • Ionic compounds are hard and brittle.
    • Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling point.
    • Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water, ions are free to move.

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