A fictional compound contains two elements.  Here's what you know: Sacramentium (X): a transition metal Citadeline (Y): a nonmetal, has 6 valence electrons The chemical formula of the compound is XY2 A. Is this an ionic compound, a covalent compound, or an acid? B. What would the chemical name of this compound be?

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A fictional compound contains two elements.  Here's what you know:

  • Sacramentium (X): a transition metal
  • Citadeline (Y): a nonmetal, has 6 valence electrons
  • The chemical formula of the compound is XY2

A. Is this an ionic compound, a covalent compound, or an acid?

B. What would the chemical name of this compound be?

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