An ionic compound contains an unknown ion X and has the formula X3N2. Ion X contains 10 electrons. Write down the chemical symbo
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Answer:
Explanation:
You look at the type of atom and their electronegativity difference.
If ΔEN <1.6, covalent; if ΔEN >1.6, ionic
Ar/Xe: Noble gases; no reaction
F/Cs: Non-metal + metal; ΔEN = |3.98 – 0.79| = 3.19; Ionic
N/Br: Two nonmetals; ΔEN = |3.04 - 2.98| = 0.