Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct name for the compound FeCl_3?
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3. Chemical Reactions
Naming Ionic Compounds
Multiple Choice
When sodium and chlorine combine to form sodium chloride, sodium chloride is the:
A
element
B
ionic compound
C
molecular compound
D
covalent compound
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the types of substances involved. Sodium (Na) is a metal, and chlorine (Cl) is a nonmetal.
Step 2: Recall that when a metal reacts with a nonmetal, the bond formed is typically ionic due to the transfer of electrons from the metal to the nonmetal.
Step 3: Recognize that sodium loses one electron to become Na⁺, and chlorine gains one electron to become Cl⁻, resulting in oppositely charged ions.
Step 4: These oppositely charged ions attract each other, forming an ionic bond, which creates an ionic compound.
Step 5: Therefore, sodium chloride (NaCl) is classified as an ionic compound, not a molecular or covalent compound.
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