Chapter 11 Chemical Bonds: The Formation of Compounds from ...
Chapter 11 Chemical Bonds: The Formation of Compounds from ...
Chapter 11 Chemical Bonds: The Formation of Compounds from ...
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<strong>11</strong>.9 <strong>Compounds</strong> containing polyatomic<br />
ions<br />
sodium carbonate Na 2 CO 3 has both ionic and<br />
covalent bonds<br />
ionic bonds exist between Na + and CO 3<br />
2-<br />
covalent bonds present between C and O atoms<br />
an important difference between ionic and<br />
covalent bonds can be demonstrated by<br />
dissolving Na 2 CO 3 in water:<br />
Na 2 CO 3 (s)<br />
water<br />
2 Na + (aq) + CO 3<br />
2-<br />
(aq)<br />
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