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For each compound, state whether its bonding is covalent,

Chapter 1, Problem 23SP

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QUESTION:

Problem 23SP

For each compound, state whether its bonding is covalent, ionic, or a mixture of covalent and ionic.

(a) NaCl

(b) NaOH

(c) CH3Li

(d) CH2Cl2

(e) NaOCH3

(f) HCO2Na

(g) CF4

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QUESTION:

Problem 23SP

For each compound, state whether its bonding is covalent, ionic, or a mixture of covalent and ionic.

(a) NaCl

(b) NaOH

(c) CH3Li

(d) CH2Cl2

(e) NaOCH3

(f) HCO2Na

(g) CF4

ANSWER:

Solution 23SP:

Here, we are going to identify what type of bonding is there in these compounds.

Step 1:

Chemical bonds can be classified into three categories.

  1. Ionic bond: It is formed between metals and nonmetals via electron transfer.
  2. Covalent bond:  It is formed between  nonmetals via sharing of electrons.
  3. Metallic bond: It is formed between metals via electron pooled.

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