Ionic vs. Covalent Compounds #1

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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 compound?

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A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms, usually between nonmetals.

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Example of a covalent compound: S2F4

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Disulfur tetrafluoride is a covalent compound.

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Example of a covalent compound: XeF6

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Xenon hexafluoride is a covalent compound.

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Example of an ionic compound: ZnCO3

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Zinc carbonate is an ionic compound.

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Example of an ionic compound: Fe3(PO4)2

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Iron (II) phosphate is an ionic compound.

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Example of an ionic compound: Al2O3

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Aluminum oxide is an ionic compound.

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What type of bond is formed in ionic compounds?

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Ionic bonds are formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What type of bond is formed in covalent compounds?

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Covalent bonds are formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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How can you identify an ionic compound?

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Ionic compounds typically consist of a metal and a nonmetal, and they often have high melting and boiling points.