Question

In which pair do both compounds exhibit predominantly ionic bonding? A) KCl and CO2 B) SO2 and BaF2 C) F2 and N2O D) N2O3 and Rb2O E) NaF and SrO

Answer 1

Answer:

E) NaF and SrO

Explanation:

The ionic bonding occurs between atoms with a great difference in electronegativity. This usually happens between a metal and a non-metal.

In which pair do both compounds exhibit predominantly ionic bonding?

A) KCl and CO₂. NO. C and O are non-metals and present covalent bonding.

B) SO₂ and BaF₂. NO. S and O are non-metals and present covalent bonding.

C) F₂ and N₂O. NO. Both compounds contain non-metals and present covalent bonding.

D) N₂O₃ and Rb₂O. NO. N and O are non-metals and present covalent bonding.

E) NaF and SrO. YES. Na and Sr are metals while F and O are non-metals.