Question

In a lab experiment, you determine that an unknown substance is a solid at room temperature, has a high melting point, and dissolves easily in water. Which of the following is a reasonable hypothesis based on your observations?

a. the substance is an acid
b. the substance is an ionic compound
c. the substance is a covalent compound
d. the substance is a nonmetallic compound

Answer 1

it would be a ionic compound because ionic means it's a solid in room temp and it is soluable when in water and also has a high boiling point.