Which of the following is a correct property for solid magnesium carbonate?
A
Non-polar covalent substance
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B
Polar covalent substance
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C
Ionic substance
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D
Metallic substance
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E
Noble gas
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Solution
The correct option is D Ionic substance Magnesium carbonate is MgCO3. It is an ionic compound that dissociates into Mg2+ and CO2−3 ions in aqueous solution.