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How is it possible for a compound to both have ionic and covalent bonds

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It is possible indeed for a compound to both have ionic and covalent bonds. One example is CaCO3. The type of bond between Ca2+ and CO3 2- is ionic, and the type of bond between C and O is covalent~
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If it has 2 or more non-metals as well as a metal
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