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Which of the following is considered a molecular compound

A:NaOH
B:K2O
C:KCL
D:H2O

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D:H2O is a molecular compound

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Answer:

D: H2O

Step-by-step explanation:

A molecular compound (also known as a covalent compound) is defined as a compound where atoms share electrons. This type of bond is called a covalent bond.

Molecular compounds form between non-metal elements.

  • H2O is made up of non-metal atoms, Hydrogen and Oxygen. Therefore, the bonds are covalent and the compound is a molecular compound.

In contrast, when bonds are formed between a metal and a non-metal, an ionic compound is formed.

  • NaOH - Sodium (metal), Oxygen (non-metal), and Hydrogen (non-metal); Ionic compound
  • K2O - Potassium (metal) and Oxygen (non-metal); Ionic compound
  • KCL - Potassium (metal) and Chloride (non-metal); Ionic compound
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