Question

The covalent compound ionizes in water due to its__ (polar/non-polar) nature.

Answer 1

Hydrogen chloride gas is a polar covalent compound but when it dissolved in water, it ionizes to form hydrogen ions and chloride ions.

$HCl\left(aq\right)\to H^{+}\left(aq\right)+C{l}^{-}\left(aq\right)$

The resulting aqueous solution of HCl conducts electricity due to the presence of free and mobile ions in it.