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is KNO3 a Covalent or Ionic bond?

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Potassium nitrate, KNO3, is often called an “ionic compound”. KNO3 is a network solid consisting of alternating potassium atoms and nitrate radicals. The bonds between K and O are highly polar making them high in ionic character, yet the bonds between N and O have high covalent character.... Show More
You’d rarely see covalent bonds in a compound that contains alkali metals. Since K is an alkali metal (group (column) #1), it’s ionic bonding. You can figure it out too since K has +1 charge and NO_3 has a -1 charge (they’re both IONS).... Show More
The NO3 part is covalently bonded, as electrons are shared between N and O.... Show More

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