What conditions favor the formation of ionic compounds from elements?
When a group 7A element reacts with a group 1A element, what is the effect on the group 1A atom?
CO2 is an example of a covalent compound. Explain why it is considered covalent.
Carbon dioxide is made up of one carbon atom, two oxygen atoms. There are four covalent bonds in one molecule of carbon dioxide. Carbon and oxygen are non-metals, thus we know carbon dioxide is a covalent compound.
