Is HI ionic or covalent?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether HI (hydrogen iodide) is an ionic or covalent compound. We will determine the nature of the bond based on the elements involved.
Answer
covalent
The final answer is covalent
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is covalent
More Information
Hydrogen Iodide (HI) is a covalent compound formed from the sharing of electrons between hydrogen (H) and iodine (I). Both are non-metals.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming HI is ionic because it can dissociate into ions in solution. However, the bond itself in a molecular form is covalent.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - ck12.org
- Classify the bonding as ionic or covalent and explain why? a) HI b) NaI - homework.study.com
- Is HI ionic or covalent? - ECHEMI - echemi.com
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