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? asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 8 years ago

Is Na3P ionic or molecular?

Everywhere I look it is called sodium phosphide (ionic naming) but its electro negativity difference indicates that it is a molecular compound. Which compound is it and how should I name it?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    Sodium phosphide - Na3P is an ionic compound as it is a metal.

    It doesn't really relate to covalent bonds as in both cases CuCl2 and Na3P are formed by ionic bonds.

  • Sara
    8 years ago

    It is an ionic compound because phosphorus is a non metal and sodium is a metal.

  • ?
    8 years ago

    ionic compound

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