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Ionic Bonds


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Problem :

Using your knowledge of electronegativity, tell whether each of the following bonds will be ionic.


a. H-H
b. O-Cl
c. Na-F
d. C-N
e. Cs-F
f. Zn-Cl


Problem :

For each pair, indicate which bond will be stronger.


a. C-H, Li-F
b. Li-F, Mg-O
c. Li-F, Cs-I


Problem :

Two ions of with charges +1 and -1 are separated by a distance of 1.0 angstroms. By what factor is the potential energy increased when those ions are moved to 4.0 angstroms away?