For each row in the table below, decide whether the pair of elements will form a molecular or ionic compound. If they will, then enter the chemical formula of the compound. If the elements will form more than one compound, enter the compound with the fewest total number of atoms. You may assume all chemical bonds are single bonds, not double or triple bonds.

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For each row in the table below, decide whether the pair of elements will form a molecular or ionic compound. If they will, then enter the chemical formula of the compound. If the elements will form more than one compound, enter the compound with the fewest total number of atoms.

You may assume all chemical bonds are single bonds, not double or triple bonds.

element #1
element #2
compound formed? chemical formula
ionic
barium
aluminum
molecular
neither
ionic
neon
helium
molecular
neither
ionic
magnesium
sodium
molecular
neither
Transcribed Image Text:element #1 element #2 compound formed? chemical formula ionic barium aluminum molecular neither ionic neon helium molecular neither ionic magnesium sodium molecular neither
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In general, when metals react with non-metals, the ionic compounds are formed while covalent compounds are formed by the reaction between two non-metals. Also, if metals of similar reactivity are mixed, then they will not react at all. Similarly, inert gases also not react with each other.

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