What is a general rule for predicting whether or not a bond will be ionic?
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As a general rule, if a chemical formula begins with a metal it is ionic and if it begins with a nonmetal it is covalent. ... Again, as a general rule, the greater the [absolute value of the] electronegativity difference between two elements, the more likely a bond will be ionic.
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