An ionic compound and a covalent compound are dissolved in separate beakers of H2O. Which solution will conduct an electric current?

ionic compound

Explanation:

An ionic compound and a covalent compound react differently when dissolved in water (H2O).

The ionic compounds when dissolved in H2O, undergo a physical change called dissociation. In this change the molecules of water surround the ionic compound and ions of ionic compound disperse  uniformly in the water. The complete dissociation of ionic compounds in H2O makes it a strong electrolyte and solution will conduct an electric current.

Some of the covalent compounds also conduct electricity as when they dissolve in H2O, the molecule of covalent compound react chemically with the solvent to produce ions. Generally, covalent compounds are weak electrolytes and do not conduct much electricity as ionic compounds but exception are their such as HCl and benzene.

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