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What it’s used to determine the number of each atom in an ionic formula

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Answer:

If the electronegativity difference is greater than 2.0, then the bond is ionic.

Step-by-step explanation:

For ex:

Na has the electronegativity of 0.93

Cl has the electronegativity of 3.16

we subtract 3.16-0.93

We have 2.23 electronegativity difference between Na and Cl

because 2.23 > 2.0

therefore NaCl compound has an ionic bond.

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Answer:

The oxidation of state of each atom

Step-by-step explanation:

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