WAEC Chemistry 2021 Objective — Question 48

Question 48 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

48. Electrovalent compounds normally

A. have low boiling points.
B. have mobile electrons.
C. conduct electricity in the solid state.
D. dissolve in polar solvents.Correct

Explanation

Electrovalent (ionic) compounds are made of charged ions that interact well with polar solvent molecules, making them generally soluble in polar solvents like water.

Sign up free to unlock

Score tracking
Practice history
Saved questions
Progress dashboard
Personalized sessions
Weak-topic breakdown

…and/or go further with premium services and No Ads.

Create free account

More questions from Chemistry 2021 Objective More Chemistry past papers