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Atoms with electronegativity differences higher than 1.7 generally form ionic bonds. true or false

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Answer: True

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A covalent bond is defined as the bond which is formed when there is sharing of electrons and the atoms have electronegative difference between the elements less than 1.7. Example:
H_2

Ionic bond is formed when there is complete transfer of electron from a highly electropositive metal to a highly electronegative non metal. The electronegative difference between the elements is more than 1.7. Example:
NaCl

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