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

Question

Responses

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

Because it contains charged particles

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

Sugar, or sucrose, is a covalent compound made up of non-metal atoms (carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen). It does not dissociate into ions when dissolved in water, which is a characteristic of ionic substances.