Inorganic Bonding: Ionic vs. Covalent

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the prevalence of ionic versus covalent bonding in inorganic molecules, with participants exploring specific examples and contexts such as atmospheric composition and geological materials.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that ionic bonding is more common in inorganic molecules, particularly in geological contexts.
  • Others point out that covalent bonding is significant in the atmosphere, citing nitrogen (N2) and oxygen (O2) as examples.
  • A participant questions the bonding type in sodium sulfate, suggesting it contains both ionic and covalent bonds.
  • There is a discussion about silicon dioxide, with some participants claiming it is ionic, while others do not clarify their stance.
  • Questions arise regarding the bonding in hydroxide, with one participant stating that oxygen and hydrogen are covalently bonded.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether ionic or covalent bonding is more common, as multiple competing views are presented regarding specific examples and contexts.

Contextual Notes

Some claims depend on specific definitions of bonding types and may not account for all contexts, such as varying conditions in different environments.

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For inorganic molecules, is ionic or covalent bonding more common?
 
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Ionic is far more common. Except in the air. 79% of the air is N2 (covalent), 20% is O2 (covalent.)
 
This answer is about as vague as the question was.

Sodium sulfate - does it contain ionic, or covalent bonds?
 
I was thinking in the earth, ionic is far more common. Silicon dioxide- ionic. Iron, aluminum, carbon, magnesium, calcium, oxide (dioxide). And I have a quick question- in a hydroxide, are the O and the H ionic or covalently bonded to each other?
 
Borek said:
This answer is about as vague as the question was.

Sodium sulfate - does it contain ionic, or covalent bonds?

In your specific example they contain both bonds.

The question was clear and well answered.
 
samblohm said:
I was thinking in the earth, ionic is far more common. Silicon dioxide- ionic. Iron, aluminum, carbon, magnesium, calcium, oxide (dioxide). And I have a quick question- in a hydroxide, are the O and the H ionic or covalently bonded to each other?

Covalently
 

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