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  • 02-11-2016
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How is electronegative used in determining the ionic or covalent character of the bonding between two elements

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  • 02-11-2016
If difference of EN < 0.4, non polar covalent bond

If difference of EN is 0.41 - 1.69, polar covalent bond

If difference of EN > 1.7, ionic bond

Most are usually covalent (ideal type)
To get the difference of electronegativity, subtract the smaller atomic mass of the element from the bigger one.
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