Question

Classify each of the compounds as an ionic compound, a covalent compound or an acid.a. BaCl2______________________d. CH4______________________b. MnO2______________________e. H2S*______________________c. H3AsO4______________________f. CH3OH

Answer 1

Answer:

a. BaCl2 is ionic compound.

b. CH4 is covalent compound.

b. MnO2 is ionic compound.

e. H2S is covalent compound.

c. H3AsO4 is ionic compound.

f. CH3OH is covalent compound.

Explanation:

BaCl2, MnO2 and H3AsO4 are ionic compounds due to the presence of ionic bond between the atoms while on the other hand, CH4, H2S and CH3OH are covalent compounds due to the presence of covalent bond between their atoms. In covalent bonds, sharing of electrons occur whereas in ionic bonds, complete transfer of electrons occur from one atom to another atom.