Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The compound in the given pair CaH2 or NH3 with more ionic characters needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Ionic compound is a compound with ions held together by electrostatic interactions. In order to be more ionic, the electrostatic interaction between cation and anion in the ionic compound must be strong.
(b)
Interpretation:
The compound in the given pair P4O6 or Ga2O3 with more ionic characters needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Ionic compound is a compound with ions held together by electrostatic interactions. In order to be more ionic, the electrostatic interaction between cation and anion in the ionic compound must be strong.
(c)
Interpretation:
The compound in the given pair KCl or SiCl4 with more ionic characters needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Ionic compound is a compound with ions held together by electrostatic interactions. In order to be more ionic, the electrostatic interaction between cation and anion in the ionic compound must be strong.
(c)
Interpretation:
The compound in the given pair BCl3 or AlCl3 with more ionic characters needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Ionic compound is a compound with ions held together by electrostatic interactions. In order to be more ionic, the electrostatic interaction between cation and anion in the ionic compound must be strong.
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