Is silicon tetrachloride ionic or covalent?

Answer 1

Ionic is one of the names of this bond. Since its a metalloid it can be considered a covalent bond as well. most people would think this as a ionic because the instantly think silicon is a metal. but you need to look at the question and ask what the question is meaning

Answer 2

It's a covalent compound because there's two non-metals bonded together.

Answer 3

silicon is a metalloid so you can treat it as ionic and covalent

Answer 4

Silicon tetrachloride is covalently bonded due to the two non-metals involved, silicon and chlorine.

See related question below for more information on covalent bonds.