Question

Using the chemical formulae alone, how can you differentiate between Type I Ionic, Type II Ionic, Type III Ionic, and Covalent compounds?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Type I

These are compounds in which the cation (metal ion) has a fixed charge.

Examples are;

MgO. NaCl

Type II

These are ionic compounds in which the cation (metal ion) has a variable charge.

Examples are;

FeCl3, PbS2

Type III

These are covalent molecules with no cation.

Examples are;

SO3, N2O5