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Which of the following compounds are held together by ionic bonds? Select all that apply.

A. CaCl2
B. CH4
C. NaCl
D. Sodium bromide
E. Carbon dioxide
F. FeBr3

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Final answer:

The compounds held together by ionic bonds from the given list are CaCl2, NaCl, sodium bromide, and FeBr3. CH4 and carbon dioxide involve covalent bonding.

Step-by-step explanation:

The compounds that are held together by ionic bonds are typically formed between a metal and a nonmetal, where the metal loses electrons to become a cation and the nonmetal gains electrons to become an anion. Based on this, the compounds in the given list that are held together by ionic bonds are:

  • A.CaCl2 (calcium chloride)
  • C. NaCl (sodium chloride)
  • D. FeBr3 ( Sodium bromide)
  • F. (iron(III) bromide)

Compounds B. CH4 (methane) and E. Carbon dioxide are held together by colvent bond, as they are composed of nonmetals.

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