Iron and Chlorine: Ionic or Covalent Compound? Understanding Chemical Bonding
No, iron and chlorine do not form an ionic compound.
Ionic compounds are formed when a metal reacts with a non-metal. Iron is a metal, but chlorine is a gas. When iron and chlorine react, they form an iron(III) chloride, which is a covalent compound.
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