Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 0534420125
ISBN 13: 978-0-53442-012-3

Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 83: 2.16

Answer

Molecular compounds (in this case CO) are formed by mutual sharing of electrons between two or more elements. In ionic compounds (CsBr), the bond is formed by ions which are formed by complete transfer of a(n) electron(s).

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Molecular compounds (in this case CO) are formed by mutual sharing of electrons between two or more elements. In ionic compounds (CsBr), the bond is formed by ions which are formed by complete transfer of a(n) electron(s).
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