Question

Compare the properties of carbon tetrachloride and sodium chloride with regarding

1. Solubility in water

2. Electrical conductivity

Answer 1

$CC{l}_4$ is a covalent compound formed by the sharing of electrons. It is insoluble in water because $CC{l}_4$ is a nonpolar compound whereas water is polar. We know that like dissolves like hence it is insoluble.

$CC{l}_4$ does not contain ions that can conduct electricity hence, it is a bad conductor of electricity. $NaCl$ is an ionic compound. It has high solubility in water as both are polar. In the solid-state, it does not conduct electricity but conducts electricity in the fused or aqueous state.