BY P E T E R , C A R LO , S T E V E N

WHY ARE ALL IONIC COMPOUNDS

ELECTROLYTES?

OBJECTIVE

Explain why all ionic compounds are electrolytes

• Reference: 170,194 & 452-453

DEFINITIONS

Electrolyte- Compound the conducts an electric current when it is in an aqueous solution or in the molten state

Ionic Compound-compounds composed of cations and anions

Ion- Atom or group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge

EXPLANATION

• Ionic compounds are soluble in water. Because of this, ionic compounds that are water soluble are strong electrolytes

EXAMPLES

•FeF3 : Iron (III) chloride

•BeF2:Beryllium fluoride