How are ionic compounds similar to polar compounds?(1 point)
Both compound types are held together by covalent bonds.
Neither compound type is neutral.
Neither compound type dissolves in polar solvents.
Both compound types have oppositely charged regions.
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The correct answer is: Both compound types have oppositely charged regions.
To answer this question, we can compare the key characteristics of ionic compounds and polar compounds:
1. Both compound types are held together by covalent bonds:
- Ionic compounds are composed of ions (charged particles) held together by ionic bonds, which are formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
- Polar compounds are formed by atoms sharing electrons unequally, resulting in partial positive and partial negative charges. The bond formed in polar compounds is a polar covalent bond.
2. Neither compound type is neutral:
- Ionic compounds consist of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions, balancing out the charges to produce a net neutral compound.
- Polar compounds have polar covalent bonds, where the electrons are shared unevenly. This results in regions of partial positive and partial negative charges, making the compound overall neutral.
3. Neither compound type dissolves in polar solvents:
- Ionic compounds readily dissolve in polar solvents, such as water, due to the attraction between the ions and the polar molecules of the solvent.
- Polar compounds dissolve in polar solvents because the partial charges on the compound interact with the partial charges on the solvent molecules, allowing the compound to be dispersed.
4. Both compound types have oppositely charged regions:
- Ionic compounds have ions with opposite charges, such as Na+ (sodium ion) and Cl- (chloride ion), resulting in regions of positive and negative charges.
- Polar compounds have atoms with different electronegativities, creating partial positive and partial negative charges, resulting in regions of opposite charges within the molecule.
Therefore, the correct answer is that both ionic compounds and polar compounds have oppositely charged regions.