Question

Partial charges will exist on each atom when a bond exists between two atoms with different electronegativities. Since the atom with a higher electronegativity will have a stronger ability to attract electrons, it will have a partial _________ charge. The atom with a lower electronegativity will have an equal and opposite _________ charge. As the difference in electronegativity increases, the resulting magnitudes of the partial charges will ___________.

Answer 1

Answer:

negative, positive, increase

Explanation:

From the given question,  

During the formation of bond, between two atoms with difference between their electronegativity-

• The more electronegative atom, will pull the electrons towards itself , and hence acquires a partial negative charge,

And,

• The less electronegative atom, will acquire a partial positive charge.

• The more the difference between the electronegativity of the atoms, the more would be the magnitude of partial charge.

• And, the less would be the difference between the electronegativity of the atoms, the lesser would be the magnitude of partial charge.