Question

Correct the wrong statements.

1. Ionic compounds dissolve in non polar solvents.
2. Covalent compounds conduct electricity in molten or solution state.

Answer 1

1. Ionic compounds are soluble in polar solvents like water. They are insoluble in non-polar solvents like benzene (C₆H₆), carbon tetra chloride (CCl₄).
2. Ionic compounds conduct electricity in molten or solution state.Covalent compounds are non-conductors of electricity.