Question

multiple choice 1 point
which of these is a covalent compound?
table salt (nacl)
water (h2o)
both a&b
neither a nor b

Explanation:

Covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between non - metal atoms. Water (\(H_2O\)) is composed of hydrogen (a non - metal) and oxygen (a non - metal). The bonds in \(H_2O\) are covalent as electrons are shared. Table salt (\(NaCl\)) is an ionic compound as it is formed by the transfer of electrons from sodium (a metal) to chlorine (a non - metal), creating ions (\(Na^+\) and \(Cl^-\)) that are held together by electrostatic forces.

Answer:

Water (\(H_2O\))