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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following is an ionic compound? H20 CO2 CH4 PCI3 NaCI

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ionic compound= metal (cation) + nonmetal (anion)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so let's analyze the first one.. it has hydrogen and oxygen, are they both anions (nonmetals) ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@frogtx1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Chibi_Robo3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you're wrong, they are both anions (nonmetals), so its not the answer how about the second one? carbon and oxygen? are they both nonmetals?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

look at the periodic table

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes @Chibi_Robo3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

right, so it is not the answer remember that we are looking for a compound with a metal and a nonmetal element in it.. try analyzing the rest and tell me which one of them has a a metal and a nonmetal element in it

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