Electronegativity values of some elements are given. Analyse these values, find whether the following compounds are ionic or covalent. (Electronegativity of Ca=1.0, O=3.5, C=2.5, S=2.58, H=2.2& F=3.98) a. Sulphur dioxide (SO2) b. Water (H2O) c. Calcium fluoride (CaF2) d. Carbon dioxide (CO2).
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For water (H
2
O):
Electronegativity difference =3.5−2.2=1.3
If the electronegativity difference is less than 1.7 it forms covalent compounds
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