Sugar and Salt PHET

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What is a salt?

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A salt is an ionic compound formed from the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base, typically consisting of cations and anions.

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Which compound is an example of a salt?

Back

Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂) is an example of a salt.

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What is the characteristic of ionic compounds in water?

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Ionic compounds dissociate into ions when dissolved in water, allowing them to conduct electricity.

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What is a covalent compound?

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A covalent compound is formed when two or more nonmetals share electrons, resulting in a molecule.

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How can you identify an ionic compound visually?

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Ionic compounds typically appear as distinct ions in a microscopic view when dissolved in water.

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What happens to ion concentrations when Sodium Chloride is added to a solution?

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The concentrations of Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions will increase.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds in terms of conductivity?

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Ionic compounds conduct electricity in solution, while covalent compounds do not.

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What is the role of water in dissolving ionic compounds?

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Water molecules surround and separate the ions in ionic compounds, facilitating their dissociation.

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What is the formula for Sodium Chloride?

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The formula for Sodium Chloride is NaCl.

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What type of bond is present in covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are held together by covalent bonds, which involve the sharing of electron pairs.