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How does a difference in electronegativity determine the type of bond between
elements?

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Answer:

A high difference in electronegativity will be present in ionic compounds since the electrons are transffered from the element less electronegative to the element more electronegative.

A small difference in electronegativity is present in molecular compounds (covalent bonds). None of the elements is strong enough to attract the electrons so the electrons are shared.

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A high difference in electronegativity will be present in ionic compounds since the electrons are transffered from the element less electronegative to the element more electronegative.

A small difference in electronegativity is present in molecular compounds (covalent bonds). None of the elements is strong enough to attract the electrons so the electrons are shared.

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