Determine the type of bond between the following atoms based on their electronegativity difference: ionic, polar covalent, and nonpolar covalent: 1. NaCl 2. CO 3. AlCl 4. CH
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0 - 0.9 = 2.1, which is high. Therefore, the bond between Na and Cl is an ionic bond. Step 2: For CO, the electronegativity difference between C and O is 3.5 - 2.5 = 1.0, indicating a moderate difference. This results in a polar covalent bond. Step 3: For AlCl, Show more…
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