Consider the following element combinations. Classify the bonds formed between each pair as ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent based solely on each element's position on the periodic table. Ba-0, Cu-Cl, N-N, Al-N, O-F, S-F, F-F, and P-F

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26 August, 01:41

Consider the following element combinations. Classify the bonds formed between each pair as ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent based solely on each element's position on the periodic table. Ba-0, Cu-Cl, N-N, Al-N, O-F, S-F, F-F, and P-F

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Bethany Mcdowell · Answer 1

Ionic compounds are composed of a metal and a non-metal located on the extreme sides of the periodic table. Polar covalent involves unequal sharing of electrons while non-polar covalent involves equal sharing of electrons. Covalent bonds have elements closely positioned in the table. Thus, Ba-O is ionic. Cu-Cl is ionic. N-N is composed of same atom, hence equal and non-polar. Al-N is ionic. O-F composed of different atoms is polar. S-F is polar. F-F is non-polar, P-F is polar.