Question

question 5
2 pts
what type of elements do you typically find in covalent molecular compounds?
only metal elements
metal + nonmetal element
only nonmetal elements

Explanation:

Covalent molecular compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms. Non - metals have relatively high electronegativities and similar tendencies to gain electrons. When non - metals combine, they share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration (usually an octet). Metals, on the other hand, tend to lose electrons to form cations. When a metal and a non - metal combine, it is more likely to form an ionic compound (through electron transfer) rather than a covalent molecular compound.

Answer:

only nonmetal elements