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Textbook Solutions for General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life

Chapter 5 Problem 115AQP

Question

Classify each of the following bonds as nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic:a. Si — Clb. C — Cc. Na — Cld. C — He. F — F

Solution

Solution 115AQPStep 1 of 5:Here, we are asked to classify the given bonds as nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic. This can be answered using the electronegativity difference between the bonded atoms. * If the electronegativity difference of a bond is from 0.0 to 0.4, then the electrons are considered to be shared equally and it is a nonpolar covalent bond. * If the electronegativity difference of a bond is from 0.5 to 1.8, then the electrons are considered to be shared unequally and it is a nonpolar covalent bond. * If the electronegativity difference of a bond is greater than 1.8, then it is an ionic bond. a. Given: Si — ClElectronegativity of Si = 1.8Electronegativity of Cl = 3.0Now, let’s find the electronegativity difference of Si — Cl: = 3.0 - 1.8 = 1.2Since, the electronegativity difference of Si — Cl is 1.2, it is a polar covalent bond. ________________

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Title General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life 4 
Author Karen C. Timberlake
ISBN 9780321750891

Classify each of the following bonds as nonpolar covalent,

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