Question
Which is most likely a covalent compound?
NaCl
KCl
CuF2
CF4
NaCl
KCl
CuF2
CF4
Answers
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Among the compounds listed, CF4 (carbon tetrafluoride) is the most likely to be a covalent compound.
NaCl (sodium chloride) and KCl (potassium chloride) are ionic compounds, as they are formed from the transfer of electrons from metals (sodium and potassium) to nonmetals (chlorine).
CuF2 (copper(II) fluoride) is also primarily considered an ionic compound, formed from the bonding of copper with fluorine.
In contrast, CF4 is formed by sharing electrons between carbon and fluorine, which characterizes covalent bonding.
NaCl (sodium chloride) and KCl (potassium chloride) are ionic compounds, as they are formed from the transfer of electrons from metals (sodium and potassium) to nonmetals (chlorine).
CuF2 (copper(II) fluoride) is also primarily considered an ionic compound, formed from the bonding of copper with fluorine.
In contrast, CF4 is formed by sharing electrons between carbon and fluorine, which characterizes covalent bonding.