Chapter 9, Problem 9.74QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The characteristics of ionic compound and covalent compound should be distinguished using $KF$ and $C{O}_2$.

Concept Introduction:

Ionic bond is the electrostatic force of attraction that binds ions of opposite charges into a stable molecule. Compounds formed by the ions and bound by ionic bond are called ionic compounds. They are formed by the complete transfer electrons to the other atom, thereby the bonded atoms acquire opposite charges to each other.

Covalent bond refers to the bond formed between two atoms by mutual sharing of electrons – that each atom shares equal number of electrons between them and the charge distribution (electron) between the two atoms held by covalent bond is symmetrical.  Such compounds are called covalent compounds.