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Which of the following is not a primary method for classifying compounds?
Which of the following is not a primary method for classifying compounds?
- Electrical conductivity
- Melting point
- Boiling point
- Solubility (correct)
What is the main characteristic used to classify compounds?
What is the main characteristic used to classify compounds?
- Smell
- Color
- State of matter
- Chemical composition (correct)
What property is used to classify compounds as either ionic or covalent?
What property is used to classify compounds as either ionic or covalent?
- Taste
- Malleability
- Electrical conductivity (correct)
- Color
Flashcards
What is the main characteristic used to classify compounds?
What is the main characteristic used to classify compounds?
The fundamental characteristic used to categorize compounds based on the types and arrangement of atoms they contain.
Which of the following is NOT a primary method for classifying compounds?
Which of the following is NOT a primary method for classifying compounds?
A substance's ability to dissolve in a solvent, such as water, is not a primary method for classifying compounds.
What property is used to classify compounds as either ionic or covalent?
What property is used to classify compounds as either ionic or covalent?
Whether a compound conducts electricity in its molten or aqueous state is used to determine if its bonds are ionic or covalent.
