Problem: Identify the compound with the smallest percent ionic character.a. HFb. IBrc. HCld. LiF 

FREE Expert Solution

• ↑ higher electronegativity difference → more ionic


• H–F

ΔEN = 2.2 – 4.0
ΔEN = 1.8

• I–Br

ΔEN = 2.5 – 2.8
ΔEN = 0.3

• H–Cl

79% (6 ratings)
View Complete Written Solution
Problem Details

Identify the compound with the smallest percent ionic character.

a. HF

b. IBr

c. HCl

d. LiF 

Learn this topic by watchingChemical Bonds Concept Videos
All Chemistry Practice Problems Chemical Bonds Practice Problems
Q.a. How many covalent bonds does carbon form if each of its  unpaired electrons participate in one bond?b. How many covalent bonds does oxygen form if ...
Q.Which of the following two compounds has the strongest nitrogen-nitrogen bond? H2NNH2, HNNH
Q.Classify the following compounds as having covalent or ionic bonds:barium fluoride, aluminum carbide, magnesium chloride, dinitrogen monoxide, carbon ...
Q.Rank these bonds from most ionic to most covalent in character.K-F, Cl-F, F-F, Ca-F, Br-F
See all problems in Chemical Bonds

Frequently Asked Questions

What scientific concept do you need to know in order to solve this problem?

Our tutors have indicated that to solve this problem you will need to apply the Chemical Bonds concept. You can view video lessons to learn Chemical Bonds. Or if you need more Chemical Bonds practice, you can also practice Chemical Bonds practice problems.

What professor is this problem relevant for?

Based on our data, we think this problem is relevant for Professor Fletcher's class at UI.