Question

What conditions favor the formation of ionic compounds from elements?

When a group 7A element reacts with a group 1A element, what is the effect on the group 1A atom?
CO2 is an example of a covalent compound. Explain why it is considered covalent.

Answer 1

Carbon dioxide is made up of one carbon atom, two oxygen atoms. There are four covalent bonds in one molecule of carbon dioxide. Carbon and oxygen are non-metals, thus we know carbon dioxide is a covalent compound.