Electronegativity and Bond type

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What is Electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of how well an atom can attract and hold onto electrons.

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What is the electronegativity difference range for a Nonpolar Covalent bond?

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0 to 0.3

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What is the electronegativity difference range for a Polar Covalent bond?

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0.3 to 1.67

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What is the electronegativity difference range for an Ionic bond?

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1.67 and up

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What type of bond is formed when the electronegativity difference is 0?

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Nonpolar Covalent bond.

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What type of bond is formed between calcium and bromine?

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Ionic bond.

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What is the bond polarity if the electronegativity difference is between 0.3 and 1.67?

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Polar Covalent bond.

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What type of bond is formed between two atoms with similar electronegativities?

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Nonpolar Covalent bond.

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How does electronegativity affect bond polarity?

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Greater electronegativity difference leads to higher bond polarity.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in chemical bonding?

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It helps predict the type of bond that will form between atoms.