Question

Identify the major ionic species present in an aqueous solution of C12H22O11 (sucrose).

Answer 1

Answer;

No ions present

Explanation;

• Ionic compounds are compounds made up of ions. These ions are atoms that gain or lose electrons, giving them a net positive or negative charge.
• Atoms that gain electrons and therefore have a net negative charge are known as anions. Conversely, atoms that lose electrons have a net positive charge are called cations.
• C12H22O11 (sucrose) is not an ionic compound, and therefore does not have any ions. Sucrose is a molecular compound.