Chemical Reaction Predictions Quick Check

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What can be predicted from the valence electrons of the elements in a compound formed by a reaction?(1 point)
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bond type between the atoms
bond type between the atoms

number of bonds between the atoms
number of bonds between the atoms

electronegativity difference between the atoms
electronegativity difference between the atoms

absolute electronegativity of the atoms

Answer 1

From the valence electrons of the elements in a compound formed by a reaction, you can predict:

• Bond type between the atoms (e.g., ionic, covalent)

However, the other options can also be related to valence electrons, but they are not as directly predictable:

• Number of bonds between the atoms can be inferred but is not as straightforward as bond type.
• Electronegativity difference between the atoms can be related to bond type, but it is not a direct prediction from valence electrons alone.
• Absolute electronegativity of the atoms is not directly predictable from valence electrons.

Therefore, the most appropriate answer would be bond type between the atoms.