Question

When an unknown substance is added to water, it breaks apart into individual molecules and diffuses. The substance is...Select one:a. a covalent compound.b. an ionic compound.c. an organic compound.d. a metallic compound.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

A substance that breaks apart in water is either an ionic or covalent bond. However, elements of an ionic bond do not dissolve in water. Rather they react with water. Therefore, the correct answer is covalent compound.

Answer:

The correct answer is A.