Ionic bonds tend to have an electronegativity difference ranging from 1.7-4.0. Looking on the periodic table, we can determine the ionic bonds.
H--S
2.2--2.58 (difference of 3.8)
Si--Cl
1.9--3.16 (difference of 1.26)
Cs--Br
0.79--2.96 (difference of 2.17)
Therefore, it would be the Cesium and Bromine bond that would be the most ionic.
Based on electronegativity values, which bond has the highest degree of ionic character:
H--S
Si--Cl
Cs--Br?
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