mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #417

A student claims: 'If a compound is ionic, it conducts electricity. Sodium chloride conducts electricity.' What conclusion follows?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #417

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student claims: 'If a compound is ionic, it conducts electricity. Sodium chloride conducts electricity.' What conclusion follows?

    • A) Sodium chloride is ionic.
    • B) Ionic compounds are always solid.
    • C) Conductivity implies ionic bonding.
    • D) Sodium chloride is a metal.

    Answer: Sodium chloride is ionic.

    Explanation: Modus ponens applies. Sodium chloride is ionic is correct because it matches what the question requires. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.