Mystery Solids Lab Flow Chart
Test the conductivity of the solids
Non-Conductive
Is solid soluble in water?
Yes
Check conductivity in the newly formed
aqueous solution.
Conductive?
yes
Ionic
No
Polar-Molecular
No
Check for solubility in Vegetable Oil
Is soluble in Oil?
Yes
Non-Polar Molecular
No
Giant Network Crystal
Conductive
Solid is metallic