Question

peter performed an experiment to test which of the three compounds his teacher gave him was an ionic compound. the table shows his results. which compound (a, b, or c) is most likely an ionic compound?

Explanation:

Ionic compounds are hard, brittle, form crystals, dissolve in water, have high melting and boiling points, and conduct electricity in solution. Compound A does not have these properties. Compound C has a low melting point. Compound B has all the properties of an ionic compound.

Answer:

B