Question

multiple - choice question
what is another name for covalent compounds?
ionic
molecular
metal plus nonmetal

Explanation:

Covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between non - metal atoms. They exist as discrete molecules. Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons (not sharing) and are not the same as covalent compounds. "Metal plus non - metal" is a description of the types of elements involved in some ionic or other types of bonding (not a name for covalent compounds). Molecular compounds is a term that refers to compounds where atoms are held together by covalent bonds (as they exist as molecules).

Answer:

molecular