Which compounds are most likely to have covalent bonds?

Select all that apply.

Hint: Review your periodic table.

NaF

MgO

H2O

CO

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Linda Oneill

Chemistry

15 November, 22:16

Which compounds are most likely to have covalent bonds?

Select all that apply.

Hint: Review your periodic table.

NaF

MgO

H2O

CO

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Ruth Howard · Answer 1

The answer to your question is; H2O and CO.

Explanation:

Ionic bonding is when a metal donates its valence electrons to a nonmetal.

Covalent bonding is when two nonmetals share electrons to reach noble gases' configuration.

NaF here we have a metal and a nonmetal, then the bonding is ionic.

MgO here, there is also a metal and a nonmetal, the bonding is ionic.

H2O here, there are two nonmetals, so this is a covalent bonding.

CO here, there are two nonmetals, the bonding is covalent.

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Which compounds are most likely to have covalent bonds?

Select all that apply.

Hint: Review your periodic table.

NaF

MgO

H2O

CO