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The key is the difference in electronegatity. Metals generally have low electronegativivies and non- metals high. Note that this is generalisation he question said unlikely- it did not say never. group 1 metals are the "safest" bets for being pure ionic.Group 2 are pretty safe.
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When is a covalent bond often formed?
A covalent bond is typical for compounds between nonmetals.
Which qualities can be used to identify binary covalent compounds?
apex Compounds made from two nonmetals Sharing of electrons
Is a ionic compound likely to form between fluorine and carbon?
It is unlikely for an ionic compound to form between fluorine and carbon because both elements are nonmetals with similar electronegativities. It is more common for covalent compounds to form between nonmetals like fluorine and carbon.
Compounds formed between two nonmetals will have which bond?
Covalent Bond occurs between two non metals.
Covalent compounds form between?
Covalent compounds form between nonmetals by sharing electron pairs to achieve a stable electron configuration. This sharing of electrons allows both atoms to fill their outer electron shells and form a stable molecule.
What contains a nonpolar covalent bond?
Many compounds between nonmetals have this type of bond.
Why does chemical formula help identify whether a substance is ionic or covalent?
Generally compounds formed between nonmetals are covalent.
Is OF2 covalent or ionic?
It is covalent, as are nearly all compounds consisting of only nonmetals.
Do you expect ionic compounds to form between two non metals?
No, ionic compounds typically form between a metal and a nonmetal. When two nonmetals combine, they are more likely to form covalent compounds, where electrons are shared between atoms rather than transferred.
How do you know if the the chemical formula helps in identifying whether a substance is ionic or covalent?
Generally compounds formed between nonmetals are covalent.
Is C3H2OH ionic or Covalent?
C3H2OH is a molecular compound that is covalently bonded. Ionic compounds are typically formed between a metal and a nonmetal, whereas covalent compounds are formed between two nonmetals.
What types of elements form covalent compounds and what types of elements form ionic compoundsypes?
Ionic bonds are between metals and nonmetals. Covalent bonds are between nonmetals andnonmetals.Also covalent bonds consist that they share the electrons to get a full outer level but on the other hand ionic bonding consists in giving and taking away!
