Ionic and Molecular Compounds

Which of the following is an ionic compound?

• H2O

• NH3

• MgO

• C3H8

Which of the following is a molecular compound?

• NaBr

• KOH

• C2H6

• CaCl2

True or False: CuCl2 is an ionic compound.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

True or False: CCl4 is a molecular compound.

• True

• False

True or False: Br2 is a molecular compound.

• True

• False

Inorganic mercury forms compounds with elements like oxygen, sulfur and chlorine. These compounds are...

• Ionic

• Molecular

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

Carbon exists in the atmosphere in the form of CO2. This compound is...

• Ionic

• Molecular

You find an unlabeled beaker containing a solid substance. You perform tests and find that it dissolves in water and conducts electricity. It is most likely a(n)...

• Ionic compound

• Molecular compound

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

An unknown compound exists in a gaseous state and has a low melting point. This compound is most likely a(n)...

• Ionic compound

• Molecular compound