3.4 partial ionic character of covalent bonds Flashcards

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how is percent ionic character of a bond calculated?

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(measured dipole moment of X-Y / calculated dipole moment of X+Y) x 100

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what are the problems with identification of ionic compounds?

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no individual bonds are totally ionic
many substances contain poly atomic ions

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what is the operational definition of ionic compounds?

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any compound that conducts an electric current when melted will be classified as ionic

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