The properties of salt in this experiment demonstrate it its most likely a/an (check all that apply)(1 point)

Responses

substance that breaks apart into ions​​​​​​​
substance that breaks apart into ions ​​​​​​​

Ionic substance
Ionic substance

Covalent substance
Covalent substance

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substance that does not conduct electricity

1 answer

In the context of the properties of salt, the correct responses to check would be:

  • substance that breaks apart into ions
  • Ionic substance

Explanation:

  • Salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) is an ionic compound that dissociates into ions (Na⁺ and Cl⁻) when dissolved in water.
  • It is not a covalent substance, as it is primarily composed of ions held together by ionic bonds.
  • Ionic substances in solution can conduct electricity due to the movement of these ions, so it would not be accurate to check "substance that does not conduct electricity."

In summary, the properties demonstrated by salt indicate that it is an ionic substance that breaks apart into ions.