CH-1178
Simple molecular structures
Chemistry · Secondary 4 · Hard · Simple molecular structures
Dichlorine monoxide, , is a covalent molecular substance. It does not conduct electricity, but its aqueous solution does.
Which statement explains this difference?
Which statement explains this difference?
- molecules are neutral, but in water it forms ions that can move and carry charge.
- has no electrons, but water provides electrons for conduction.
- Pure contains ions, but they are fixed in place and cannot move.
- Water molecules conduct electricity, so any substance dissolved in water will conduct.
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