Problem: Which produces the greatest numbers of ions when one mole dissolves in water?a. LiCl b. NH4I c. NaMnO4 d. CO2 e. K2CO3
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We're being asked to determine which compound produces the greatest numbers of ions when one mole dissolves in water.
• Covalent or Molecular Compound
▪ composed of more than one nonmetal together
▪ nonmetal + nonmetal = covalent bond
• Ionic Compound
▪ composed of a positive ion called a cation connected to a negative ion called an anion.
▪ positive ions (cations) are usually metals and negative ions (anion) are usually nonmetals
metal + nonmetal = ionic bond
▪ cations and anions can also be polyatomic ions (example: NH4+, CH3COO-, SO42-)
Problem Details
Which produces the greatest numbers of ions when one mole dissolves in water?
a. LiCl
b. NH4I
c. NaMnO4
d. CO2
e. K2CO3
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