Determining Bonding Types Lab
Abstract
In this lab, we tested different substances, by melting them and by mixing them with water to determined the differences between ionic and covalent compounds based on their similar properties, and to see if the substances were conductive or not. We tested these substances by melting small amounts of them on a hot plate. We recorded the results and based on our data we determined if they were ionic or covalent. After this, we mixed each substance with water and then placed the mixture under a broken bulb circuit. If the light bulb lit up then the substances were conductive.
Electrolytes are ions that dissociate in water, and conduct electricity. They have a charge and are needed to survive. We identified electrolytes in our lab when we tested the substances for conductivity. Electrolytes help your brain communicate with your body. They send signals to different parts of your body and if you are low on electrolytes, your body has a difficult time with your brain.
Electrolytes are ions that dissociate in water, and conduct electricity. They have a charge and are needed to survive. We identified electrolytes in our lab when we tested the substances for conductivity. Electrolytes help your brain communicate with your body. They send signals to different parts of your body and if you are low on electrolytes, your body has a difficult time with your brain.
Present Technology
Health practitioners test for electrolytes by testing a substance melting point, solubility and conductivity. They test for electrolytes to see if a patient has enough, after they are ill.
The limitations could be that there could be non-polar covalent compounds. Results can be inaccurate if the compounds do not dissolve in water and if they have no charge on the outside, making it difficult to be attracted to polar water and not being able to be conductive.
The limitations could be that there could be non-polar covalent compounds. Results can be inaccurate if the compounds do not dissolve in water and if they have no charge on the outside, making it difficult to be attracted to polar water and not being able to be conductive.