Question

1. use the diagram to help choose the statement that is most likely to be correct. the left beaker contains an ionic compound, and the right beaker contains a covalent compound. both beakers contain ionic compounds. the left beaker contains a covalent compound, and the right beaker contains an ionic compound. both beakers contain covalent compounds.

Explanation:

Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved (right - beaker, bulb lit). Covalent compounds usually don't (left - beaker, bulb unlit). This property difference helps classify them.

Answer:

The left beaker contains a covalent compound, and the right beaker contains an ionic compound.