- Al2O3 (Aluminium Oxide): Al2O3 is an ionic compound. It consists of positively charged aluminium ions (Al3+) and negatively charged oxide ions (O2-). The electrostatic attraction between these oppositely charged ions holds the compound together.
- N2O3 (Dinitrogen Trioxide): N2O3 is a molecular compound. It consists of neutral molecules, each containing two nitrogen atoms and three oxygen atoms. The atoms within each molecule are held together by covalent bonds, where electrons are shared between atoms.