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OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Rushwr

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't know...

OpenStudy (rushwr):

If the difference in electronegativities between the two atoms is 2.0, or greater, the bond is ionic.

OpenStudy (rushwr):

Here the electronegativity is 2.34 so it's an ionic bond.

OpenStudy (rushwr):

But then they have given us the electronegativity table and has asked us to determine the bond type using that right? So I thought she knew about the electronegativity.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The ability for one atom to bind to another?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm sorry I'm horrible at chem my teacher gives me quizes and doesn't explain anything

OpenStudy (rushwr):

it is the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, so how would I figure this out?

OpenStudy (zale101):

OH i read your question wrong I didnt catch the ectronegativity chart @Rushwr i am sorry!

OpenStudy (rushwr):

they have given us the electronegativity of K and Cl Find the difference if it is greater than 2 they are considered as ionic bonds

OpenStudy (rushwr):

got it ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm trying to figure it out now one sec sorry my comp is being slow today

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the difference was 2.34 so it is ionic? @Rushwr

OpenStudy (zale101):

Nonpolar covalent has an electronegtivity difference of 0.2 - 0.5. A polar covalent has an electronegtivity difference less than 1.6. Ionics have an electronegativity greater than 2.0. Yes, 2.34 is greater than 2, so it is ionic.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay what about this one?

OpenStudy (zale101):

Lets say this is the periodic table|dw:1442591503283:dw|

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