Question

Atoms of iron (fe) and sulfur (s) form iron sulfide (fes) when the iron atom donates electrons to the sulfur atom. the type of bond formed would be a(n) __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

               The type of bond formed in FeS would be Polar Covalent Bond.

Explanation:

Types of Bonds can be predicted by calculating the difference in electronegativity.

If, Electronegativity difference is,

               Less than 0.4 then it is Non Polar Covalent  Bond

               Between 0.4 and 1.7 then it is Polar Covalent  Bond

               Greater than 1.7 then it is Ionic  Bond

For Fe and S,

                   E.N of Sulfur           =   2.58

                   E.N of Iron              =   1.83

                                                  ________

                   E.N Difference            0.75          (Polar Covalent Bond)