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Which of the following compounds are ionic compounds? Check all of the boxes that apply.

CaCl2

C6H12O6

MgO

Na2O

SiO2

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Answer:

CaCl2, MgO, and Na2O

Step-by-step explanation:

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Types of Bonds can be predicted by calculating the difference in electronegativity.

If, Electronegativity difference is,

Less than 0.4 then it is Non Polar Covalent

Between 0.4 and 1.7 then it is Polar Covalent

Greater than 1.7 then it is Ionic

For CaCl₂,

E.N of Chlorine = 3.16

E.N of Calcium = 1.00

________

E.N Difference 2.16 (Ionic Bond)


For C-H Bond in C₆H₁₂O₆,

E.N of Carbon = 2.55

E.N of Hydrogen = 2.20

________

E.N Difference 0.35 (Non-Polar Covalent Bond)


For C-O Bond in C₆H₁₂O₆,

E.N of Oxygen = 3.44

E.N of Hydrogen = 2.55

________

E.N Difference 0.89 (Polar Covalent Bond)


For O-H Bond in C₆H₁₂O₆,

E.N of Oxygen = 3.44

E.N of Hydrogen = 2.20

________

E.N Difference 1.24 (Polar Covalent Bond)


For MgO,

E.N of Oxygen = 3.44

E.N of Magnesium = 1.31

________

E.N Difference 2.13 (Ionic Bond)


For NaO,

E.N of Oxygen = 3.44

E.N of Sodium = 0.93

________

E.N Difference 2.51 (Ionic Bond)


For SiO,

E.N of Oxygen = 3.44

E.N of Silicon = 1.90

________

E.N Difference 1.54 (Polar Covalent Bond)


Result:

Compounds having Ionic Bonds are Na₂O, MgO and CaCl₂.

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