Is #P_2O_5# ionic or covalent? Chemistry Bonding Basics Bonding 1 Answer anor277 Dec 12, 2016 #P_2O_5# is a molecular species............ Explanation: The actual molecule is #P_4O_10#, and this is the acid anhydride of #H_3PO_4#. Bonding in the molecule is properly described as covalent. Answer link Related questions What is the Lennard-Jones potential? Why do elements share electrons? Can carbon form 4 bonds? How many atoms can hydrogen bond with? What causes dipole interactions? How does chemical bonding relate to life? How does chemical bonding affect solubility? Which of the forces of molecular attraction is the weakest: hydrogen bond, dipole interaction,... How do chemical bonds affect the properties of a substance? How do chemical bonds affect metabolism? See all questions in Bonding Impact of this question 2811 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License