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: 2.17

Answer

Sulfur Dioxide is a molecular compound which is formed by sharing of electrons between one Sulfur and two Oxygen atoms. On the other hand, Calcium carbonate is an ionic compound which is formed between a $Ca^{2+}$ ion and two $CO_{3}^{-}$ ions.

Work Step by Step

Sulfur Dioxide is a molecular compound which is formed by sharing of electrons between one Sulfur and two Oxygen atoms. On the other hand, Calcium carbonate is an ionic compound which is formed between a $Ca^{2+}$ ion and two $CO_{3}^{-}$ ions.
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