Which of the following compounds is an example of a covalent compound? (2019)

Practice Questions

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Which of the following compounds is an example of a covalent compound? (2019)
  1. NaCl
  2. MgO
  3. SiO2
  4. CaF2

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds is an example of a covalent compound? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand what a covalent compound is. A covalent compound is formed when two or more non-metal atoms share electrons.
  • Step 2: Look at the options given in the question. Identify the compounds listed.
  • Step 3: Check if the compound is made of non-metals. For example, SiO2 is made of silicon (Si) and oxygen (O), both of which are non-metals.
  • Step 4: Determine if the compound involves sharing of electrons. In SiO2, silicon shares electrons with oxygen to form bonds.
  • Step 5: Conclude that SiO2 (silicon dioxide) is a covalent compound because it is formed by the sharing of electrons between silicon and oxygen.
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