Types of Chemical Compounds

Front

What type of compound is NaCl?

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Ionic

Front

What type of compound is CO₂?

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Covalent

Front

What type of compound is K₂O?

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Ionic

Front

What is the formula for Calcium oxide?

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CaO

Front

What is the name of the compound CuCl₂?

Back

Copper (II) chloride

Front

Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

Define covalent compound.

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

What is the general formula for a covalent compound?

Back

There is no single formula; it varies based on the elements involved.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons.

Front

Give an example of a common ionic compound.

Back

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a common ionic compound.