Question

classify each chemical compound: compound type of compound co₂ ionic molecular fe(oh)₂ ionic molecular csi ionic molecular

Explanation:

• \(CO_2\): Carbon dioxide is composed of non - metals (carbon and oxygen). Non - metals form covalent bonds. Molecular compounds (also known as covalent compounds) are formed when non - metals share electrons. So, \(CO_2\) is a molecular compound.
• \(Fe(OH)_2\): Iron(II) hydroxide contains a metal (iron) and a polyatomic ion (\(OH^-\)). Ionic compounds are formed between metals and non - metals (or polyatomic ions) through the transfer of electrons. So, \(Fe(OH)_2\) is an ionic compound.
• \(CsI\): Cesium iodide is composed of a metal (cesium) and a non - metal (iodine). In ionic compounds, metals lose electrons to form cations and non - metals gain electrons to form anions. So, \(CsI\) is an ionic compound.

Answer:

• \(CO_2\): molecular
• \(Fe(OH)_2\): ionic
• \(CsI\): ionic