Identify the molecular compounds in the list below. (There can be more than one correct answer)

Question

i. K₂O

ii. CO₂

iii. SO₂

iv. AlCl₃

Answer 1

CO₂ and SO₂ are molecular compounds. Compounds consisting of elements on the right hand side of the periodic table have covalent bonds and are molecular.

Answer 2

When you ask to “identify “, do you mean to name them?

i. K₂O = potassium oxide is ionic

ii. CO₂ = carbon dioxide is molecular

iii. SO₂ = sulfur dioxide is molecular

iv. AlCl₃ = aluminum chloride is ionic