1. Covalent compounds: will not dissociate → d.f. = 1
Dissociation Factor
Dissociation factor:
How many particles the solute will break into in solution
Dissociation Factor
Covalent compounds: will not dissociate → d.f. = 1
Ionic compounds: will dissociate into ions → d.f. = # of ions per molecule

2. Dissociation Factor Examples
What is the dissociation factor for each compound?
1. Determine if the compound is ionic or covalent
2. CIRCLE any polyatomic ions
3. Determine the dissociation factor
AlPO4
N2O4
CaI2
PCl5
Pb(OH)4
XeF4
Cu2CO3

3. Dissociation Factor Practice
What is the dissociation factor for each compound?
1. Determine if it is ionic or covalent
2. CIRCLE any polyatomic ions
3. Determine the dissociation factor
1. NH4Cl
2. CO2
3. Ca3(PO4)2
4. CaCl2
5. Fe(NO3)2
6. NaOH
7. NaCl
8. Li2SO4
9. Mg3P2
10. CaC2O4