Question

Is disilicon tetraoxide held together by a covalent or polar covalent?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The compound disilicon tetraoxide has the formula;

Si₂O₄;

This compound is held together by a polar covalent bond. A polar covalent bond occurs between two species that shares electrons. In this bond type, the more electronegative element draws the shared electrons more closer to itself.

• Oxygen is more electronegative than silicon.
• It will draw the shared electrons more closer.
• This leaves a partial positive charge on the silicon and a negative charge on the oxygen.