Question

Identify the type of chemical bond formed in the given compounds on the basis of
the electronegativity values of the elements present.
Hint: Generally, if the difference in electro negativity values of elements in a
compound is 1.7 or more, the compound generally shows ionic character
and if it is less than 1.7, the compound generally shows covalent character.
Compounds
Difference in electronegativity
of constituent elements
Nature of
chemical bond
Carbon monoxide
3.44 -2.55 = 0.89
covalent bond
Sodium chloride
Magnesium oxide
Magnesium chloride
Carbon dioxide​

Answer 1

Answer:

chemical bond

Carbon monoxide

3.44 -2.55 = 0.89

covalent bond

Sodium chloride

Magnesium oxide

Magnesium chloride

Carbon diox difference in electro negativity values of elements in a

compound is 1.7 or more, the compound generally shows ionic character

and if it is less than 1.7, the compound generally shows covalent character.

Compounds

Difference in electronegativity

of constituent elements

Nature of

Answer 2

Answer

Sodium chloride: 3.16 - 0.93 = 2.23 : Ionic

Magnesium oxide: 2.55 - 2.20 = 0.35 : Covalent

Magnesium chloride: 3.16 - 1.31 = 1.85 : Ionic

Carbon dioxide: 3.44 - 0.93 = 2.51 : Ionic

Explanation:

This is the correct answer