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Is a diatomic molecule more likely to be held together by a covalent bond or ionic bond?
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∙ 12y ago
diatomic molecules are made up of two atoms. These two atoms can either be the same of different chemical elements. Depending on what elements are in place well that depends on what kind of bonding. For example in class i learned that a homo-nuclear diatomic molecule is non-polar and covalent.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoDihydrogen monoxide, also known as water, is covalent.
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∙ 11y agoDihydrogen dioxide, H2O2 is covalent, better known as hydrogen peroxide, HOOH
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∙ 12y agoAll diatomic molecules are covalently bonded. Molecules are always formed by covalent bonding.
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Is a diatomic molecle more likely to be held together by a covalent bond or by an ionic bond?
Covalent.
Is a diatomic molecle more likely to be held together by a covalent bond or by an ionic bond And why?
A covalent bond. Ionic bonds form crystals, not molecules.
If two atoms of nitrogen were to join together to form a bond between themselves and obey the octet rule would their bond be likely to be ionic or covalent?
Covalent.
Which groups of elements are most likely to be held together by covalent bonds?
Non metals (groups 17, 16, 15)
A combination of two or more atoms?
A compound. It can be an ionic compound or a covalent/molecular compound, depending on what elements are being combined. If one element is a metal and the other is a nonmetal, then the compound is most likely ionic. If both elements are non_metals, then the compound will be covalent, or molecular.
Is a diatomic molecle more likely to be held together by a covalent bond or by an ionic bond?
Covalent.
Is a diatomic molecle more likely to be held together by a covalent bond or by an ionic bond And why?
A covalent bond. Ionic bonds form crystals, not molecules.
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.
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.
Are diatomic molecules the same as diatomic elements?
Diatomic elements are H, F, O, N, Cl, I, Br and probable At.
If two atoms of nitrogen were to join together to form a bond between themselves and obey the octet rule would their bond be likely to be ionic or covalent?
Covalent.
What two things would happen if hydrogen bonds held the backbones together but covalent bonds held the templates together?
Hydrogen bonds are weak, but they are able to hold the backbones together. If covalent bonds held the templates together instead, the bonds would be even weaker and would likely break.
Which groups of elements are most likely to be held together by covalent bonds?
Non metals (groups 17, 16, 15)
Two diatomic molecules with an equal number of electrons and a similar molecular weight are tested for boiling point the difference in boiling point is 150 degrees which is most likely?
the polar molecule has a higher boiling point
A combination of two or more atoms?
A compound. It can be an ionic compound or a covalent/molecular compound, depending on what elements are being combined. If one element is a metal and the other is a nonmetal, then the compound is most likely ionic. If both elements are non_metals, then the compound will be covalent, or molecular.
Is fluorine and iodine a most likely pair to form a ionic compound?
No, they are both halogens and nonmetals with a electronegativity too close together to form an ionic bond. They, if ever bonded, would form a covalent, or polar covalent bond.
When is a covalent bond most likely to be polar?
A covalent bond is most likely to be polar when there is a large difference in the electronegativity of the two atoms that form the bond.
