7. A chemist analyzes a white, solid compound and finds that it does not dissolve in water. When the compound is melted, it does not conduct electricity. (a) What would you expect to be true about this compound's melting point? (b) Are the atoms that make up this compound joined with covalent or ionic bonds? Explain.

7. A chemist analyzes a white, solid compound and finds that it does not dissolve in water. When the compound is melted, it does not conduct electricity. (a) What would you expect to be true about this compound's melting point? (b) Are the atoms that make up this compound joined with covalent or ionic bonds? Explain.

Introductory Chemistry For Today

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Chapter4: Forces Between Particles

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