Example 2.12b: Predicting the Type of Bonding in Compounds

Using the periodic table, predict whether the following compounds are ionic or covalent. For ionic compounds, show the dissociation into ions:
(a) \(\ce{SO2}\)
(b) \(\ce{CaF2}\)
(c) \(\ce{N2H4}\)
(d) \(\ce{Al2(SO4)3}\)


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