Is SiO2 ionic or covalent?

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The question is asking for the type of chemical bonding present in silicon dioxide (SiO2) and whether it is ionic, covalent, or a combination of both.

Answer

covalent

The final answer is covalent

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is covalent

More Information

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) forms a network solid where each silicon atom is covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral structure.

Tips

A common mistake is assuming that all compounds involving a metal and non-metal are ionic, but SiO2 is covalently bonded.

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