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How is electro-negativity used to predict the most likely bond that will form between two nonmetal atoms and between a nonmetal and a metal atom?
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The electronegativity can be defined as the tendency of an atom to attract an electron.
There are three rules of Bonding:-
- Metallic elements form metallic bonded solids and metal: Metal combinations form metallically bonded solids.
- Nonmetallic elements and non-metal : Non-metal combinations are covalently bonded. A bond between two non-metal atoms is Covalent.
- Bonds between metals and nonmetals are either ionic or covalent, depending on the electro-negativity difference.
The third rule is governed by critical electro-negativity difference from Pauling's expression for the ionicity fraction of a bond.
For more insight on Electro-negativity difference you can search Pauling's Scale or study the related link below.
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A diatomic element with a high ionization energy would most likely be?
nonmetal with high electronegativity.
What type of bond would most likely form between a metal and a nonmetal?
Ionic bonds are most likely to occur between a metal and a non metal due to the general difference in electronegativity. Examples include sodium chloride, iron oxide, etc. In these bonds, electron(s) are typically transferred from the metal to the non-metal.
A polar covalent bond is most likely to form between two elements that have a difference in electronegativity values of?
I believe it is if the difference in electronegativity is > 1.
What is an ionic bond most likely to form between?
a metal and a nonmetal such as sodium and sulfur which would make sodium sulfide
Predict the most likely products from the reaction between calcium carbonate and sodium metal?
no reaction
A diatomic element with a high ionization energy would most likely be?
nonmetal with high electronegativity.
Which is most likely a compound formed with covalent bonds?
Molecule. A nonmetal to nonmetal covalent bond. Electronegativity is not variant enough among the nonmetals to form ionic bonds.
What does it mean when two atoms share a pure covalent vond?
It means their electronegativity is equal and they are likely to be diatomic in nature. O=O, An oxygen-oxygen bond for example. Otherwise it means the two atoms ( or more ) are so close in electronegativity that there is no polarity on the molecule. Usually nonmetal to nonmetal.
What are likely to form an ionic bond magnesium and sulfur or nitrogen and oxygen?
Magnesium and sulfur are much more likely than nitrogen and oxygen to form an ionic bond, because the difference in electronegativity between sulfur and magnesium is much greater than the difference in electronegativity between nitrogen and oxygen. Another way of phrasing the reason is that magnesium is a metal and sulfur a nonmetal, while nitrogen and oxygen are both nonmetals.
What kind of bond forms through sharing of electrons?
A covalent bond forms when atoms share electrons. If two atoms have similar electronegativity values (general rule of thumb is if their electronegativity values is less than 1.67) than the two atoms are more likely to share electrons. This tends to happen between two non-metals. Ionic bonds form between two atoms with electronegativity value differences greater than 1.67. They involve a transfer of electrons. This occurs between a metal and nonmetal.
How would you use the periodic table to predict the type of bond between two atoms?
The elements to the very left of the table are likely to bond to the elements to the very right of the table. It all depends on the amount of electrons are in the outer shell of the element. A compound of two elements favor filling the outer shell with a total of 8 electrons.
What type of bond would most likely form between a metal and a nonmetal?
Ionic bonds are most likely to occur between a metal and a non metal due to the general difference in electronegativity. Examples include sodium chloride, iron oxide, etc. In these bonds, electron(s) are typically transferred from the metal to the non-metal.
An ionic bond is most likely to form between two elements that have a?
... large difference in electronegativity.
How is electronegativity related to corrosion?
The higher the electronegativity of a metal the less likely it is to corrode. Metals that corrode easily have a low electronegativity.
Is an element that is soft and easy to cut cleanly with a knife likely to be a metal or a nonmetal?
Nonmetal.
A polar covalent bond is most likely to form between two elements that have a difference in electronegativity values of?
I believe it is if the difference in electronegativity is > 1.
What is an ionic bond most likely to form between?
a metal and a nonmetal such as sodium and sulfur which would make sodium sulfide
