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How do you explain why CsF is ionic and OF2 is covalent?
CsF is the bond between an alkali salt and a non-metal, and in this case a halogen. The reason for the bond is because they complete the valance electron (the outer electrons) of each other. Cs, when ionized, is Cs+. F is F-. The bond between two ions is, consequently, and ionic bond. OF2, however, is covalent because it is composed of non-metals. The Oxygen atoms, nor the Fluorine atoms were ionized (changed into 2+ or - respectively) before they were combined. In order to bind, they have to form a covalent bond, where the electrons also complete each other's shells. However, the force that keeps them together is immensely stronger than an ionic bond. Long story short - metal to non-metal - ionic non-metal to non-metal - covalent the rest are detailed and not necessary for your question
Is FeSO4 a ionic or covalent bond?
It is ionic
Is CsF a ionic compound or covalent compound?
No it is impossible.A covalent bond occurs between 2 or more non-metal atoms. As the atoms can't both gain electrons, they share up to 3 of their valence electrons to achieve a full valence electron shell arrangement. The atoms bond to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons (except hydrogen and helium). There are no ions present because the electrons are shared and do not alter the charge. Cs is a metal and cannot covalently bond with Cl. They will form ions however and create an ionic compound
Is Br2 an ionic or covalent?
Br2 is a covalent compound. It consists of two bromine atoms sharing electrons to form a covalent bond.
Is CsF a non-polar covalent bond?
No, caesium is a group 1 metal, with low electronegtivity. With fluorine it forms an ionic compound.
How do you explain why CsF is ionic and OF2 is covalent?
CsF is the bond between an alkali salt and a non-metal, and in this case a halogen. The reason for the bond is because they complete the valance electron (the outer electrons) of each other. Cs, when ionized, is Cs+. F is F-. The bond between two ions is, consequently, and ionic bond. OF2, however, is covalent because it is composed of non-metals. The Oxygen atoms, nor the Fluorine atoms were ionized (changed into 2+ or - respectively) before they were combined. In order to bind, they have to form a covalent bond, where the electrons also complete each other's shells. However, the force that keeps them together is immensely stronger than an ionic bond. Long story short - metal to non-metal - ionic non-metal to non-metal - covalent the rest are detailed and not necessary for your question
Is nitrogen dioxide a covalent bond or ionic bond?
covalent
Is NO a covalent or ionic bond?
NO is covalent.
Is NO ionic or covalent bond?
NO is covalent.
Is FeSO4 a ionic or covalent bond?
It is ionic
Is Si - Cl ionic?
The bond is covalent.
Which is weaker ionic or covalent bond?
The covalent bond is weaker.
Is F-F ionic or covalent bond?
The F-F bond (in F2) is covalent, and non polar covalent at that.
Does calcium nitride have a covalent bond?
No, it is ionic
Which bond is stronger and stable LiI or CsF?
The CsF bond is stronger and more stable than the LiI bond. This is because the ionic bond strength increases with increasing ionic charge and decreasing ionic radius. Cs+ has a larger ionic charge and a larger atomic radius compared to Li+, resulting in a stronger and more stable CsF bond.
Is CsF a ionic compound or covalent compound?
No it is impossible.A covalent bond occurs between 2 or more non-metal atoms. As the atoms can't both gain electrons, they share up to 3 of their valence electrons to achieve a full valence electron shell arrangement. The atoms bond to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons (except hydrogen and helium). There are no ions present because the electrons are shared and do not alter the charge. Cs is a metal and cannot covalently bond with Cl. They will form ions however and create an ionic compound
Is sodium chloride ionic or covalent?
No, but the bond in sodium chloride is covalent.
