Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical bonding

Chemical bonding — practice question

The table shows the electrical conductivities of two compounds, Y and Z. - conductivity of the compound in the liquid state: Y good, Z does not conduct - conductivity of the mixture formed when the compound is added to water: Y good, Z good Which compounds could Y and Z be?

  • AY: $\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3$, Z: $\text{SiCl}_4$
  • BY: $\text{NaF}$, Z: $\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3$
  • CY: $\text{NaF}$, Z: $\text{SiCl}_4$
  • DY: $\text{SiCl}_4$, Z: $\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3$

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