Answer to Question #141587 in General Chemistry for Javier

Question

Indicate whether aqueous solutions of the following will contain ions only, molecules only, or molecules and some ions.

fructose (C6 H12 O6), a nonelectrolyte

Answer 1

Solution.

An aqueous solution of fructose is a non-electrolyte. Therefore, this substance does not dissociate into ions. Thus, only molecules will be present in the solution.

Answer:

An aqueous solution of fructose is a non-electrolyte. Therefore, this substance does not dissociate into ions. Thus, only molecules will be present in the solution.