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Why is sugar not considered an ionic substance? (click all that apply)(1 point)

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Because it is made up of metals and non metals that are charged particles.
Because it is made up of metals and non metals that are charged particles.

Because it separates into its separate ions
Because it separates into its separate ions

Because it does not contain charged particles and is made up of non metals
Because it does not contain charged particles and is made up of non metals

Because it contains charged particles

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The correct response is:

  • Because it does not contain charged particles and is made up of non metals.

Sugar (sucrose) is a covalent compound composed of nonmetals. It does not dissociate into ions in a solution, which is characteristic of ionic substances. Therefore, it is not considered an ionic substance.