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4. How does electronegativity influence the bond character between two elements?

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Answer: Chemical bonds between two elements become stronger as the electronegativity differences across the bond increases .

Step-by-step explanation: The degree to which an atom attracts electrons in a chemical bond is described by electronegativity .

If the difference in electronegativity across bond is greater than 1.7 , the character of the bond will be ionic .

If the difference in electronegativity is between 0.4 and 1.7 , the character of the bond is polar covalent .

Elements that have high electronegativity , will form a bond with any atom that has more ionic character .

In covalent bonds , electronegativity difference affect the degree of sharing . More equal the sharing stronger is the bond .eg- H2 molecule .