Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 5 - Molecules and Compounds - Exercises - Questions - Page 156: 10

Answer

Ionic compounds are bonded with ionic bonds. These occur between metals and non-metals and involve the complete transfer of an electron from one atom to another.

Work Step by Step

Molecular compounds are covalently bonded and occur between two nonmetals. Electrons are shared in this arrangement.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.