Ionic Compounds and covalent molecules

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. They typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is a covalent molecule?

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A covalent molecule is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between two or more nonmetals.

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Is SO2 ionic or covalent?

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Covalent.

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What is the name of K2S?

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Potassium Sulfide.

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What is the formula for Rubidium Phosphide?

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Rb3P.

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Are covalent molecules usually solid?

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False; covalent molecules can be gases, liquids, or solids.

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What is the formula for Boron Cyanide?

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B(CN)3.

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What type of bond is formed between sodium and chlorine in NaCl?

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Ionic bond.

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What type of bond is formed between two oxygen atoms in O2?

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Covalent bond.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.