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  1. What state is ionic compound at room temperature? | Socratic

    Mar 18, 2016 · solid. ionic compounds have a strong forces of attraction and their melting point is very high for example NaCl has a melting point of 801

  2. What are "structural isomers"? | Socratic

    Jul 31, 2016 · Structural isomers are compounds of the same chemical formula but different connectivities. Organic chemistry provides rich opportunity for structural isomerism. Even for a …

  3. Question #8fa5f - Socratic

    A hydroxide ion is an anion composed of one hydrogen and one oxygen atom and has an overall charge of 1^-. Its formula is ["OH"]^(-). When combined with metals, it forms compounds with a basic pH. …

  4. I need help understanding this question. I know that is NOT ... - Socratic

    May 27, 2018 · a. True. All organic compounds contain at least one C-H bond (though the H atom (s) can be replaced by another element; for example CH4 can become CCl4). CO and CO2 are not …

  5. Why do some ionic compounds have some solubility in water ... - Socratic

    Mar 19, 2016 · Ionic compounds are non-molecular; they do not have molecular boundaries. Ionic compounds are non-molecular; they do not have molecular boundaries. In the solid-state, each …

  6. What are some examples of ionic compounds? + Example - Socratic

    Apr 23, 2014 · Lets take the ionic formula for Calcium Chloride, CaCl_2. Calcium is an Alkaline Earth Metal in the second column of the periodic table. This means that calcium has 2 valence electrons it …

  7. How to name an organic compound if it has -CH_2OH as a ... - Socratic

    Explanation: Hydroxymethyl compounds have a substituent of #-CH_2-OH#, so I'd say that compounds with those functional groups will be classified as hydroxymethyl compounds.

  8. Why is water such a good solvent for dissolving ionic solids?

    Because water is a solvent that is capable of solvating cations, and to a lesser extents anions.... Of course, not all ionic compounds are soluble in water. Especially, with dications, or dianions, …

  9. How does a formula unit differs from molecular formula? Explain.

    It is useful because it is one of the empirical measures that can be determined by experiment. However, it is NOT the representation of the actual molecule. It is usually called the "Empirical Formula" (from …

  10. Which of the following substances cannot be a primary air ... - Socratic

    Aug 26, 2016 · Smog Primary pollutants are substances that are emitted into the environment directly from a source, and then cause pollution without undergoing any further reaction. Smog, on the other …