Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 0534420125
ISBN 13: 978-0-53442-012-3

Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 83: 2.21

Answer

Ionic compounds are usually formed between elements with high electropositivity (metals) and high electronegativity (non metals). On the other hand, molecular bonds are usually formed between non-metals or metalloids. They can also be formed with the element itself, for example, H2.

Work Step by Step

Ionic compounds are usually formed between elements with high electropositivity (metals) and high electronegativity (non metals). On the other hand, molecular bonds are usually formed between non-metals or metalloids. They can also be formed with the element itself, for example, H2.
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