Question

The properties of salt in this experiment demonstrate it its most likely a/an (check all that apply)(1 point) Responses Ionic substance Ionic substance substance that breaks apart into ions​​​​​​​ substance that breaks apart into ions ​​​​​​​ Covalent substance Covalent substance ​​​​​​ substance that does not conduct electricity

Answer 1

Based on the properties of salt, you can check the following options:

• Ionic substance
• Substance that breaks apart into ions

Salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) is primarily an ionic compound, which means it is made up of positively and negatively charged ions. When dissolved in water, it breaks apart into these ions and is capable of conducting electricity, making the other options incorrect:

• Covalent substance (not applicable for salt)
• Substance that does not conduct electricity (incorrect because ionic substances in solution can conduct electricity)

So, the correct checkboxes are:

• Ionic substance
• Substance that breaks apart into ions