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Chapter 9: Problem 77

Classify the following substances as ionic compounds or covalent compounds containing discrete molecules: \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}, \mathrm{KF}, \mathrm{CO}, \mathrm{SiCl}_{4}, \mathrm{BaCl}_{2}\)

Short Answer

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CH4, CO, and SiCl4 are covalent compounds. KF and BaCl2 are ionic compounds.

Step by step solution

01

Identify the type of bond in CH4

The compound CH4 consists only of carbon and hydrogen, which are both non-metals. Therefore, the bonds within CH4 are covalent.
02

Identify the type of bond in KF

The compound KF consists of potassium (a metal) and fluorine (a non-metal). Therefore, the bonds within KF are ionic.
03

Identify the type of bond in CO

The compound CO consists only of carbon and oxygen, which are both non-metals. Therefore, the bonds within CO are covalent.
04

Identify the type of bond in SiCl4

The compound SiCl4 consists only of silicon and chlorine, which are both non-metals. Therefore, the bonds within SiCl4 are covalent.
05

Identify the type of bond in BaCl2

The compound BaCl2 consists of barium (a metal) and chlorine (a non-metal). Therefore, the bonds within BaCl2 are ionic.

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