Question

if a compound contains only 2 different nonmetals, it is classified as a(an)... binary ionic compound binary molecular compound metallic compound imaginary compound

Explanation:

• Binary ionic compounds require a metal and nonmetal.
• Metallic compounds involve metals only.
• Imaginary compounds do not exist, but the question describes real compounds.
• Binary molecular compounds are defined as compounds made of exactly two different nonmetals, which matches the question's description.

Answer:

binary molecular compound