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Is xenon tetrafluoride ionic or covalent?

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Answer:

Metal- nonmetal = ionic

Nonmetal-nonmetal = covalent

Xenon is a nonmetal, and so is fluorine.

So, this compound is covalent.

Let me know if this helps!

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