Question
What can be predicted from the valence electrons of the elements in a compound formed by a reaction?(1 point)
Responses
electronegativity difference between the atoms
electronegativity difference between the atoms
absolute electronegativity of the atoms
absolute electronegativity of the atoms
bond type between the atoms
bond type between the atoms
number of bonds between the atoms
Responses
electronegativity difference between the atoms
electronegativity difference between the atoms
absolute electronegativity of the atoms
absolute electronegativity of the atoms
bond type between the atoms
bond type between the atoms
number of bonds between the atoms
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most appropriate prediction that can be made from the valence electrons of the elements in a compound formed by a reaction is the **bond type between the atoms**.
Valence electrons determine how atoms interact and bond with one another; for instance, elements with similar electronegativities may form covalent bonds, while a significant difference in electronegativity may lead to ionic bonds.
Valence electrons determine how atoms interact and bond with one another; for instance, elements with similar electronegativities may form covalent bonds, while a significant difference in electronegativity may lead to ionic bonds.