A team of geologists conducting research on a remote island have discovered a new crystalline substance (X). The data in the table below was collected after performing the following analysis: electrical conductivity, melting point and water solubility.

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A team of geologists conducting research on a remote island have discovered a new
crystalline substance (X). The data in the table below was collected after performing
the following analysis: electrical conductivity, melting point and water solubility.
Melting Point
1580°C
250°C
Water Soluble
Yes
Substance
Conductivity
High
Low
Y
Yes
Which substance is an ionic compound?
X is ionic because it conducts electricity and it has a high melting point.
Y is ionic because it has low conductivity and a low melting point
Y is ionic because it is water soluble and has a low melting point
X is ionic because it is water soluble and it has a high melting point
Transcribed Image Text:A team of geologists conducting research on a remote island have discovered a new crystalline substance (X). The data in the table below was collected after performing the following analysis: electrical conductivity, melting point and water solubility. Melting Point 1580°C 250°C Water Soluble Yes Substance Conductivity High Low Y Yes Which substance is an ionic compound? X is ionic because it conducts electricity and it has a high melting point. Y is ionic because it has low conductivity and a low melting point Y is ionic because it is water soluble and has a low melting point X is ionic because it is water soluble and it has a high melting point
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