Electronegativity and Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is the electronegativity difference?
A
how likely an electron is transferred from one element to another.
2
Q
The greater the electronegative difference, the greater the likelihood the bond will be ionic.
A
3
Q
If the electronegativity difference is 0, then the electrons are shared equally
A
4
Q
A large electronegativity difference (ΔEN ≥ 1.7)
indicates an ionic bond
A
5
Q
A small electronegativity difference (ΔEN <1.7)indicates a covalent bond
A
6
Q
a covalent bond is non polar if ΔEN ≤ 0.4
A
7
Q
a covalent bond is polar if 0.4 < ΔEN <1.7
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