Introduction

How can we identify ionic, molecular, acidic, and basic compounds in the lab?



B7.1 Chemist analyzing substance in a test tube
Imagine that law enforcement makes a raid on a known drug den and confiscates a white powder. What is the identity of that white powder? Is it an illicit substance or a common household material? Using properties of compounds can be helpful for identification purposes.

  Targets

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to

  • identify the properties of ionic compounds
  • identify the properties of molecular compounds
  • identify the properties of acidic compounds
  • identify the properties of basic compounds
  • predict the solubility of ionic compounds using the solubility table
  • relate the unique properties of water to its structure

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This video will introduce you to one property that is very important in your study of ionic and molecular compounds: conductivity. This will help get you in the right mindset for this lesson.