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  • Glucose Dissolution: Does C6H12O6 Form Ions in Water?
    Glucose (C6H12O6) is a molecular compound and does not form ions when dissolved in water.

    Here's why:

    * Molecular compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms (covalent bonds). This sharing creates neutral molecules.

    * Ionic compounds, on the other hand, are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms, resulting in charged ions (cations and anions).

    * Glucose dissolves in water by forming hydrogen bonds, but it does not dissociate into ions.

    Therefore, no ions are produced when glucose dissolves in water.

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