Review the molecular formulas of A and B. A. Fes
B. Zn
Which molecular formula represents a metallic compound, and which represents an ionic compound? Why?
Option A represents a metallic compound because it is composed of a positive and negative ion. Option B represents an ionic
compound because it is composed of a metal element.
Both molecular formulas, Options A and B, represent ionic compounds because they both contain a cation that transfers electrons:
Fe and Zn.
Both molecular formulas, Options A and B, represent metallic compounds because they both contain a metal ion that forms a crystal
lattice: Fe and Zn.
Option A represents an ionic compound because it is composed of a positive and negative ion. Option B represents a metallic
compound because it is composed of a metal element.