Ionic and Covalent Compounds Formulas- Honor Chemistry

NaCl

H $$_2$$ O

KBr

MgO

C $$_2$$ H $$_4$$

C $$_2$$ H $$_6$$

C $$_3$$ H $$_8$$

C $$_4$$ H $$_8$$

CO $$_2$$

NH $$_3$$

CaCl $$_2$$

CH $$_4$$

It is composed of metal and non-metal elements.

It involves the sharing of electrons between carbon and hydrogen.

It is formed by the transfer of electrons.

It contains ionic bonds.

Propane contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

Propane contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.

Propane is a mixture of hydrocarbons.

Propane is an ionic compound.

Both involve the sharing of electrons.

Sodium chloride involves electron transfer, while water involves electron sharing.

Both involve the transfer of electrons.

Sodium chloride involves electron sharing, while water involves electron transfer.

Ionic compounds have weaker bonds than covalent compounds.

Ionic compounds have stronger electrostatic forces between ions.

Covalent compounds have stronger bonds due to electron sharing.

Covalent compounds have higher melting points due to molecular interactions.

Covalent bond

Metallic bond

Ionic bond

Hydrogen bond