Question

swyk: bonding and molecular properti
which of the following is a property of an ionic bond?
volatile
not soluble in water
conductive when dissolved in water
low melting point

Explanation:

To determine the property of an ionic bond, we analyze each option:

• "Volatile": Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points, so they are not volatile (volatile substances have low boiling points). Eliminate this.
• "Not soluble in water": Many ionic compounds are soluble in water (e.g., NaCl). Eliminate this.
• "Conductive when dissolved in water": When ionic compounds dissolve in water, they dissociate into ions, which can carry electric charge, making the solution conductive. This is a property of ionic bonds.
• "Low melting point": Ionic compounds have strong ionic bonds, resulting in high melting points. Eliminate this.

Answer:

C. conductive when dissolved in water