Are Sodium Ethanoate and Magnesium Sulfate Ionic Compounds?

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The discussion confirms that sodium ethanoate (CH3COONa) and magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) are indeed ionic compounds. Participants clarified that sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is a molecular compound, while glucose (C6H12O6) and propyl ethanoate (CH3COOC3H7) are classified as organic molecules. The consensus is that options C and D are the correct selections for ionic compounds.

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A list of compounds and their formulae are given below. Select those compounds that are IONIC.
(choose all that Apply)

A.)sulfuric acid H2SO4
B.) glucose C6H12O6
C.) sodium ethanoate CH3COONa
D.) magnesium Sulfate MgSO4
E.) Propyl ethanoate CH3COOC3H7

i've chosen C and D. am i correct?

thanks lotsa:smile:
 
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topsyturvy said:
i've chosen C and D. am i correct?
Yes, you are. :approve:

Acids are always molecular compounds.
The other compounds, B and E, are organic molecules.
 

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