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part a

classify each of the following compounds as ionic or molecular.
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pcl₃ fe₂o₃ nai so₃
molecular ionic

Explanation:

• Ionic compounds: Generally formed between metals and non - metals. In \(Fe_2O_3\), iron (\(Fe\)) is a metal and oxygen (\(O\)) is a non - metal. In \(NaI\), sodium (\(Na\)) is a metal and iodine (\(I\)) is a non - metal.
• Molecular compounds: Formed between non - metals. In \(PCl_3\), phosphorus (\(P\)) and chlorine (\(Cl\)) are non - metals. In \(SO_3\), sulfur (\(S\)) and oxygen (\(O\)) are non - metals.

Answer:

• Molecular: \(PCl_3\), \(SO_3\)
• Ionic: \(Fe_2O_3\), \(NaI\)