Ask your own question, for FREE!
Physics 17 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

**Please help!! I give medals!! The compound MgF is an example of a(n) metallic compound. covalent compound. ionic compound. element.

OpenStudy (roadjester):

@petiteme Magnesium is in group 2 so it is a metal Flourine is a halogen so it is a nonmetal. Therefore MgF is an ionic compound If both were nonmetals, then it would be a covalent bond.

OpenStudy (petiteme):

Oh sorry. Got distracted :) Thanks!

OpenStudy (petiteme):

Well, you're right! :) Mg is a metal and F is a non-metal..Then the bond is ionic.

OpenStudy (petiteme):

Got lost with the first explanation. Lol ^_^

OpenStudy (masumanwar):

binary

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!