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What type of compound does the formula CuCl2 represent?

A) ionic salt
B) covalent molecule

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a) iconic salt

this is the right answere
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Answer: A) ionic salt

Step-by-step explanation: Chlorine has a high electronegativity of 3.0. Copper like most metals has a low electronegativity, So the bonding is ionic making the compound an ionic salt.

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