Ionic and Covalent Compounds (2)

Uses of ionic and covalent compounds in our daily lives

Industrial, agricultural, medical and domestic use

The differences compounds properties

Electrical conductivity, solubility of compounds, melting point and boiling point

The properties of different compounds

Different compounds have different properties

Electrical conductivity of ionic compound (2)

In he molten state and aqueous solution, ionic compound can conduct electricity

Ionic compounds cannot conduct electricity in the solid state (1)

Ions cannot move freely because they are tied by strong electrostatic attraction forces

Ionic compounds cannot conduct electricity in the solid state (2)

Therefore, solid ionic compound cannot conduct electricity

Ionic compounds can conduct electricity in the molten state and aqueous solution (1)

Ions can move freely because electrostatic attraction forces have been overcomed

Ionic compounds can conduct electricity in the molten state and aqueous solution (2)

Therefore, molten or aqueous solution of ionic compound can conduct electricity

Covalent compounds cannot conduct electricity in all states (1)

Molecules in covalent compounds are neutral and do not carry any charge

Covalent compounds cannot conduct electricity in all states (2)

Therefore, covalent compounds do not conduct electricity in all states