Question

Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Ionic compounds undergo dissociation.
Statement 2: Polar covalent compounds undergo ionisation.

• A. Both the statements are false.
• B. Both the statements are true.
• C. Statement 1 is true while statement 2 is false.
• D. Statement 1 is false while statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both the statements are true.

Dissociation is the process in which compound breaks into it's component ions.
Ionic compounds undergo dissociation.
Ionisation is the process of formation of ions from non-ionic compounds.
Polar covalent compounds undergo ionisation.