Is CsCl ionic or covalent?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether cesium chloride (CsCl) is classified as an ionic or covalent compound. To answer this, we need to consider the nature of the bond that occurs between the cesium and chloride ions in CsCl.
Answer
CsCl is ionic
The final answer is CsCl is an ionic compound.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is CsCl is an ionic compound.
More Information
CsCl (Cesium chloride) forms an ionic bond because cesium (a metal) transfers its electron to chlorine (a non-metal), which accepts it.
Tips
Common mistakes include assuming that all compounds with chlorine are covalent, which is not the case when a metal like cesium is involved.
Sources
- Is CsCl ionic? - Quora - quora.com
- Classify the following bonds as covalent, polar covalent, or ionic. (a ... - homework.study.com
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