Question

lab: ionic and covalent bonds
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formulate a hypothesis
the lab question is “based on a substance’s properties, how can you determine whether its bonds are ionic or covalent?” fill in the box to answer this question with a hypothesis.
hypothesis: if a substance contains ionic bonds, then its properties would include …

Explanation:

Ionic compounds have distinct physical and chemical properties that arise from their charged ion structure and strong electrostatic attractions. These key properties are used to differentiate them from covalent substances.

Answer:

...high melting and boiling points, solubility in polar solvents like water, ability to conduct electricity when dissolved in water or melted, and a crystalline solid structure at room temperature.