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  • Molecular vs. Ionic Compounds: Identifying Xe, ZnO, SO2, and BeF2
    Here's how to determine which of the listed compounds are molecular:

    * Molecular Compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.

    * Ionic Compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between a metal and a nonmetal.

    Let's analyze each compound:

    * Xe: This is a noble gas element and exists as individual atoms, not a compound.

    * ZnO: Zinc (Zn) is a metal, and oxygen (O) is a nonmetal. This is an ionic compound.

    * SO2: Sulfur (S) and oxygen (O) are both nonmetals. This is a molecular compound.

    * BeF2: Beryllium (Be) is a metal, and fluorine (F) is a nonmetal. This is an ionic compound.

    Therefore, the only molecular compound in the list is SO2.

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