Which of These Compounds Is Most Likely to Be Covalent

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of these compounds is most likely to be covalent?

• A) Rb₂S
• B) SrCl₂
• C) CS₂
• D) CaO
• E) MgI₂

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Predetermined Overhead Rate

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