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Question 6.CC.6: Use electronegativity values to classify the bond between ea......

Use electronegativity values to classify the bond between each of the following pairs of atoms as nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic:
a. Sr and Cl b. C and S c. O and Br

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a. An electronegativity difference of 2.0 (Cl 3.0 – Sr 1.0) makes this an ionic bond.
b. An electronegativity difference of 0.0 (C 2.5 – S 2.5) makes this a nonpolar covalent bond.
c. An electronegativity difference of 0.7 (O 3.5 – Br 2.8) makes this a polar covalent bond.

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