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Match the molecule or compound to the type of bond found between the elements.

Column A
1.
NaCl:
NaCl
2.
MgBr2

:
MgBr2

3.
CO2

:
CO2

4.
SO2

:
SO2

Column B
a.ionic bond
b.covalent bond

1. NaCl: a. ionic bond

2. MgBr2: a. ionic bond
3. CO2: b. covalent bond
4. SO2: b. covalent bond

Column A Column B

1. NaCl a. ionic bond
2. MgBr2 a. ionic bond
3. CO2 b. covalent bond
4. SO2 b. covalent bond

Did you know?

Did you know that the type of bond found between elements can determine the properties and behavior of molecules or compounds? In the case of NaCl, a common table salt, the bond between sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl) is an ionic bond. This means that electrons are transferred from the sodium atom to the chlorine atom, creating charged ions that are attracted to each other. The bond in MgBr2, made up of magnesium (Mg) and bromine (Br), is also ionic. On the other hand, CO2 and SO2, both carbon compounds, have covalent bonds. This type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms, allowing them to form stable molecules. Understanding the types of bonds found in molecules and compounds can help explain their physical and chemical properties.