Is I2 ionic or covalent?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether the compound I2 (iodine) is ionic or covalent in nature. To answer this, we can consider the types of bonds formed between atoms and the electronegativity difference between the iodine atoms.

Answer

Covalent

The final answer is covalent.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is covalent.

More Information

I2 (iodine) is a diatomic molecule where two iodine atoms share electrons through a covalent bond, making it a nonpolar molecule.

Tips

Make sure not to confuse the molecule I2 with ionic compounds. I2 involves a covalent bond between similar non-metal atoms.

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