Question

For each row in the table below, decide whether the pair of elements will form a molecular or ionic compound. If they will, then enter the chemical formula of the compound. If the elements will form more than one compound, enter the compound with the fewest total number of atoms You may assume all chemical bonds are single bonds, not double or triple bonds element #1 | element #2 | compound formed? | chemical formula ionic O molecular O neither argon xenon ionic O molecular O neither fluorine cesiumm ionic O molecular O neither nitrogen bromine

Answer 1

Answer:

$\begin{array}{cccll}\textbf{Element 1} & \textbf{ Element 2} &\textbf{Compound?} &\textbf{Formula} &\textbf{Type}\\\text{Ar}&\text{Xe} &\text{No} &\text{None}&\text{Neither}\\\text{F}& \text{Cs} &\text{Yes} &\text{CsF} &\text{Ionic}\\\text{N} &\text{Br} &\text{Yes} & \text{NBr}_{3}&\text{molecular} \\\end{array}$

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.