Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical bonding

Chemical bonding — practice question

The electrical conductivities of two compounds, Y and Z, are given. Compound Y conducts electricity while in the liquid state, and it also conducts after being added to water. Compound Z does not conduct electricity in the liquid state, but it does conduct after being added to water. Identify compounds Y and Z.

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

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