Why is the ionic compound NaCl (table salt) able to dissolve in a glass of the molecular compound water (H2O) ?

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Roberto Vaughn

Chemistry

5 August, 16:53

Why is the ionic compound NaCl (table salt) able to dissolve in a glass of the molecular compound water (H2O) ?

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Talan Brandt · Answer 1

The ionic compound NaCl is very soluble is water because it is a salt of a strong acid (HCl) and strong base (NaOH), making it a strongly ionic substance. This means that it completely dissolves/dissociates into the ions Na + and Cl-. This is also the reason why it is considered a good conductor of electricity.