Identify each of the compounds as molecular or non-molecular.
-aluminum oxide

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Aluminum oxide is a non-molecular compound because it is an ionic compound formed by the transfer of electrons between aluminum and oxygen atoms. It consists of a lattice of positively charged aluminum ions and negatively charged oxide ions held together by ionic bonds. In contrast, molecular compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms, and consist of discrete molecules held together by covalent bonds.

Identify Each of the Compounds as Molecular or Non-Molecular