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Which of the following compounds is NOT ionically bonded? (Choose all that apply)

water
sulfur hexafluoride
AuCl₃
tin (IV) carbonate
PH₃
platinum (II) hydroxide

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Final answer:

Water, sulfur hexafluoride, and tin (IV) carbonate are not ionically bonded compounds. Option 1,2 and 4 are correct..

Step-by-step explanation:

The compounds that are not ionically bonded are water (H2O), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), and tin (IV) carbonate (SnCO34-). The compounds AuCl₃ (gold(III) chloride), tin (IV) carbonate, and platinum (II) hydroxide are all ionically bonded, comprising metal atoms bonded to nonmetal ions or polyatomic ions.

Water is a molecular compound composed of covalently bonded hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Sulfur hexafluoride consists of covalent bonds between sulfur and fluorine atoms. Tin (IV) carbonate is a covalent compound composed of tin, carbon, and oxygen atoms.The other compounds mentioned, such as AuCl3, PH3, and platinum (II) hydroxide, involve ionic bonding where there is a transfer of electrons between atoms.

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