BIOCHEMISTRY
POLAR AND NONPOLAR MOLECULES
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Question
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Using your electronegativity handout and the types of atoms involved, predict what type of bond would form between F and Cl.
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nonpolar covalent
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polar covalent
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ionic
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metallic
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -One way to predict the type of bond that forms between two elements is to compare the electronegativities of the elements. In general, large differences in electronegativity result in ionic bonds, while smaller differences result in covalent bonds.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although there are no hard and fast rules, the general rule is if the difference in electronegativities is less than about 0.4, the bond is considered nonpolar; if the difference is greater than 0.4, the bond is considered polar.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sulphur is a non-metal as well as chlorine also. Hence they will form covalent bonding in which there will be sharing of electron takes place between them.
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