Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 0534420125
ISBN 13: 978-0-53442-012-3

Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 88: 2.114

Answer

Na$_2$CO$_3$ will dissolve in water. Cl$_2$ will remain a gas. In water, an ionic compound like Na$_2$CO$_3$ will dissociate into Na$^+$ and CO$_3$$^{2-}$ ions. Molecular compounds like Cl$_2$ will not dissociate and will remain as a gas in solution.

Work Step by Step

Na$_2$CO$_3$ will dissolve in water. Cl$_2$ will remain a gas. In water, an ionic compound like Na$_2$CO$_3$ will dissociate into Na$^+$ and CO$_3$$^{2-}$ ions. Molecular compounds like Cl$_2$ will not dissociate and will remain as a gas in solution.
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