Is NI3 (3=subscript) a covalent or ionic bond. I think it might be covalent im not sure, though. help please. thnxs. <3
2007-02-27 12:59:49 · 5 answers · asked by Jasmine 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
yes it is definitely covalent
2 non metals form covalent bonds
2007-02-27 13:08:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it is a Covalent Bond because to be Ionic the elements would have to have a negative AND positive ions. Both Nitrogen and Iodine have anions (negative).
Nitrogen has -3 anions
Iodine has -1 anions
2007-02-27 21:16:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
covalent
2007-02-27 21:13:29 · answer #3 · answered by Sukhwinder S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is covalent
2007-02-27 21:33:07 · answer #4 · answered by nintendo8888 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure that it is a covelent compound... good luck!
2007-02-27 21:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by shininstar0973 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋