Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Structure And Bonding (Section 6 - No. 11)
What is a key difference between ionic and covalent compounds regarding their solubility?
Ionic compounds are soluble in organic solvents, while covalent compounds are not.
Covalent compounds are soluble in water, while ionic compounds are not.
Ionic compounds are generally soluble in water, while covalent compounds may or may not be soluble.
Covalent compounds are always soluble in water and ionic compounds are not.
Explanation
Ionic compounds are typically soluble in polar solvents like water, while covalent compounds' solubility varies.
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