In aqueous solutions, the solvent is h2o: solutes, most ionic compounds, some molecular compounds (depends on elemental composition and structure) In aqueous solutions, ions form: ionic compounds split into cations and anions, molecules do not form ions, exception: acidic molecules lose h. Ionic compounds in water: dissociation of ionic compounds forms ions, ions can be called electrolytes, strong electrolytes. Ions make water conduct electricity: notation: aqueous = aq , means dissolved in water , does not necessarily mean dissociated" (form ions) cation and anion form, when an ionic compound has a polyatomic anion, it still separates into its. Acidic molecules in water: molecules that dissociate in water are typically acids. Properties of water: water is a polar molecule, one end with a slight positive charge, one end with a slight negative charge, water interacts with compounds that have charges or that are polar.
