Question

question 1 (1 point)
which of the following is a correct description about the following compound

( \text { a } ) this molecule is made of only covalent bonds
( \text { b } ) this molecule has a mixture of covalent and ionic bonds
( \text { c } ) this molecule is made of only ionic bonds
( \text { d } ) this molecule is out of pocket and mr consuegra is trying to trick me

Explanation:

• Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms. In the given compound, the bonds within the carbonate group (C - O bonds) are covalent.
• Ionic bonds are formed due to the electrostatic attraction between oppositely - charged ions. Here, the bonds between \(Na^{+}\) and the oxygen atoms of the carbonate group are ionic.

Answer:

B. This molecule has a mixture of covalent and ionic bonds