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Some molecular compounds, such as methyl Mercury, contain both metals and nonmetals. Most molecular compounds contain only nonmetals, and all molecular compounds contain at least one nonmetal element.

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Are binary molecular compounds made out of two cations?

No. Binary molecular compounds are made out of two nonmetals covalently bonded. Examples include H2O, CO, CO2, H2S, NO2, SO2. Two cations would never form a compound because like charges repel.


Which type of elements are molecular compounds composed of?

Molecular compounds are composed of all types of elements. I think the answer you're going for is what type of BONDS are molecular compounds composed of. In which case, the answer would be covalant, however this can vary between polar and nonpolar covalant, that's what a molecular compound is made of, otherwise it's an ionic compound.


What kind of elements make up molecular compounds?

Almost any element, including the heavier noble gases, can form a molecular compound (if chelated cations are considered molecular as most chemists would), but the vast majority of such compounds are composed of nonmetals.


What are the differences between molecular bonds and ionic bonds?

Molecular substances have a lower melting and boiling point than Ionic. Also, molecular substances can be two non metals joined together where as Ionic it is a metal and nonmetal. Molecular substances have covalent bonds and Ionic have Ionic bonds.


Is methanol an ionic or molecular compound?

Molecular. Rubbing alcohol is isopropanol, with chemical formula C3H8O, which can also be written as (to show better how the atoms are connected): (CH3)2CHOH. Molecular compounds are between non-metals only. Rubbing alcohol contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, which are all non-metals.

Related Questions

What is made when you add metals and non metals?

Metals and nonmetals form ionic compounds.


Molecular compounds are made up of?

atoms of nonmetals covalently bonded


How compounds are identified?

An ionic compound is made up of metals and nonmetals.


When acids and bases react they form compounds called salt which are made of metals and nonmetals true or false?

Yes, it is correct.


Are binary ionic compounds also called metals?

No, binary ionic compounds are made up of positively charged metal ions and negatively charged nonmetal ions. While metals can form ionic compounds with nonmetals, not all metals are involved in forming binary ionic compounds.


When Compared to ionic compounds molecular compounds generally have?

lower melting and boiling points, are typically made up of nonmetals, have covalent bonds, and do not conduct electricity when in pure state.


What are the characteristics of ionic compounds vs molecular compounds?

Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms to create ions, resulting in a lattice structure with strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions. Molecular compounds, on the other hand, are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms to create covalent bonds, resulting in discrete molecules held together by weaker forces. Ionic compounds typically have higher melting and boiling points, are usually soluble in water, and conduct electricity in molten or aqueous solutions due to the presence of free ions. Molecular compounds tend to have lower melting and boiling points, are often insoluble in water, and do not conduct electricity.


Are binary molecular compounds are made of two nonmetallic elements?

nonmetals. Examples include H2O, SO2, NH3.


How can you determine whether a compound is ionic or molecular?

You can determine whether a compound is ionic or molecular based on the types of elements it contains. Ionic compounds typically consist of a metal and a nonmetal, while molecular compounds are made up of nonmetals only. Additionally, ionic compounds tend to have high melting and boiling points, while molecular compounds have lower melting and boiling points.


How do you determine if a compound is ionic or molecular?

To determine if a compound is ionic or molecular, you can look at the types of elements it contains. Ionic compounds typically consist of a metal and a nonmetal, while molecular compounds are made up of nonmetals only. Additionally, you can consider the bond type - ionic compounds have electrostatic attractions between ions, while molecular compounds have covalent bonds where atoms share electrons.


Dose menthol have ionic or covalent bonds?

Menthol has covalent bonds. It is a molecular compound, meaning it is made up of nonmetal atoms bonded together through sharing electrons. Ionic compounds form between metals and nonmetals through transfer of electrons.


What is the name ending for compounds made from a metal nonmetals and oxygen?

These compounds are oxides.