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Select three of the following compounds that are ionic

Select three of the following compounds that are ionic-example-1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Ionic compounds are compounds formed by the bonding of a metal with a non metal.

A. NO2

This is not an ionic compound because N and O are non metals.

B. CaCl2

This is an ionic compound because Ca is a metal and Cl is a non metal.

C. KI

This is an ionic compound because K is a metal and I is a non metal.

D. CO2

This is not an ionic compound because C and O are non metals.

E. H2O

This is not an ionic compound because H and O are non metals.

F. NaCl

This is an ionic compound because Na is a metal and Cl is a non metal.

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