Atoms of different elements, each with at least one unpaired electron, come together to form a compound.

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Atoms of different elements, each with at least one unpaired electron, come together to form a compound. According to the diagram below:

(a) Which atom is the more electronegative? Explain how you knew.

(b) Which atom has a partial positive (δ+) charge and why?

(c) Suppose only one of the elements is a metal. Which element is it? Explain how you knew.

(d) What value would you have to calculate to decide if this bond is polar, covalent, or ionic?

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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