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For each compound, state whether its bonding is covalent,
Chapter 1, Problem 23SP(choose chapter or problem)
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
Questions & Answers
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.
- Ionic bond: It is formed between metals and nonmetals via electron transfer.
- Covalent bond: It is formed between nonmetals via sharing of electrons.
- Metallic bond: It is formed between metals via electron pooled.