Electronegativity Differences

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Christina Diep 3A
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Electronegativity Differences

Postby Christina Diep 3A » Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:22 pm

What is the electronegativity difference needed for a bond to be either ionic or covalent bond? I've seen some varying numbers which confuses me.
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Aditya_Patil_3A
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Re: Electronegativity Differences

Postby Aditya_Patil_3A » Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:24 pm

If the electronegativity difference is greater than 2, it is classified as ionic. Anything less than 1.5 is classified as covalent, but if it's closer to 1.5, it is polar covalent.
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Rosie_Sunseri_2E
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Re: Electronegativity Differences

Postby Rosie_Sunseri_2E » Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:24 pm

in order for an ionic bond, the difference in electronegativity should be 2 or above.
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