Question

Do you consider the electronegativity difference of 1.7 a polar covalent bond or ionic bond?

Answer 1

From the definition I have:
For electronegative difference less than 0.4 it is non-polar covalent
For electronegative difference Between 0.4 and 1.7 it is polar Covalent (note this includes 0.4 and 1.7 in math the interval would be written as [0.4, 1.7] )
For electronegative difference larger than 1.7 it is Ionic

Hope this helps

Answer 2

I would check your text or notes though as these values could differ depending on the scale you are using

Answer 3

Energy differences of 0 and 0.2 is non-polar bond
0.3 to 1.6 is polar covalent bond
more than 1.7 is ionic

Answer 4

Yes, but if you face 1.7 do you say polar or ionic?

Answer 5

ok than you get the same answer with my definition in this case as well

Answer 6

more than means any number after 1.7

Answer 7

so 1.71 would be more than 1.7
1.7 is not more than 1.7

Answer 8

Oh I found the answer, no actually the electronegativity difference of 1.7 or more is ionic bonding

Answer 9

We were both rights. Thank you for sharing your answer. :)

Answer 10

Electronegativity measure is empirical so the numbers depends on the method of experiment used, so always trust your notes first :D

Answer 11

yes you are right. Thx