Multiple Choice
Which type of chemical bond is primarily responsible for holding the atoms together within a molecule?
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
Multiple Choice
Is ClF_3 (chlorine trifluoride) an ionic compound?
A
Yes, ClF_3 is an ionic compound.
B
Yes, ClF_3 is a network solid.
C
No, ClF_3 is a covalent compound.
D
No, ClF_3 is a metallic compound.
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the types of elements involved in the compound ClF_3. Chlorine (Cl) and fluorine (F) are both nonmetals.
Recall that ionic compounds typically form between metals and nonmetals due to the transfer of electrons, resulting in ions.
Since Cl and F are both nonmetals, they tend to share electrons rather than transfer them, which leads to covalent bonding.
Understand that ClF_3 is a molecular compound where atoms are held together by covalent bonds, not ionic bonds or metallic bonding.
Conclude that ClF_3 is a covalent compound, not ionic, metallic, or a network solid.
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