Which of the following compounds are covalent compounds? A) KCl B) CF₄ C) NH₃ D) both A and B E) both B and C

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Covalent compounds are formed by sharing electrons between atoms, while ionic compounds are formed by transferring electrons from one atom to another. KCl is an ionic compound because potassium (K) donates an electron to chlorine (Cl). CF₄ and NH₃ are both covalent compounds because they are made up of nonmetals that share electrons to achieve a full outer shell.

Which of the Following Compounds Are Covalent Compounds