consider a hypothetical compound formed between element x (electronegativity = 0.9) and element y…

consider a hypothetical compound formed between element x (electronegativity = 0.9) and element y (electronegativity = 3.5). what type of bond is most likely to exist between x and y?\nnonpolar covalent bond\nionic bond\npolar covalent bond\nmetallic bond\nwhich of the following best describes the nature of bonding in a network solid like diamond (composed of only carbon atoms)?\nionic bonding between carbon ions\na network of strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms\nmetallic bonding with delocalized electrons\nweak intermolecular forces holding individual carbon molecules together

consider a hypothetical compound formed between element x (electronegativity = 0.9) and element y (electronegativity = 3.5). what type of bond is most likely to exist between x and y?\nnonpolar covalent bond\nionic bond\npolar covalent bond\nmetallic bond\nwhich of the following best describes the nature of bonding in a network solid like diamond (composed of only carbon atoms)?\nionic bonding between carbon ions\na network of strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms\nmetallic bonding with delocalized electrons\nweak intermolecular forces holding individual carbon molecules together

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate electronegativity difference for first question

$\Delta\chi=3.5 - 0.9=2.6$

Step2: Determine bond type based on difference

Since $\Delta\chi> 1.7$, it is an ionic bond.

Step3: Recall bonding in diamond for second question

Diamond is a network - solid of carbon atoms with strong covalent bonds between them.

Answer:

  1. B. Ionic bond
  2. B. A network of strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms