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 Pure Covalent
Between 0.4 and 1.7 then it is Polar Covalent
Greater than 1.7 then it is Ionic
For Br and Br,
E.N of Bromine = 2.96
E.N of Bromine = 2.96
________
E.N Difference
0.00 (Non Polar/Pure Covalent)
For N and O,
E.N of Oxygen = 3.44
E.N of Nitrogen = 3.04
________
E.N Difference
0.40 (Non Polar/Pure Covalent)
For P and H,
E.N of Hydrogen = 2.20
E.N of Phosphorous = 2.19
________
E.N Difference 0.01 (Non Polar/Pure Covalent)
For K and O,
E.N of Oxygen = 3.44
E.N of Potassium = 0.82
________
E.N Difference 2.62 (Ionic)
The classification of living things makes it easier for scientists to answer many important questions.
Examples:
-How many known species are there?
-What are the defining characteristics of each species?
-What are the relationships between these species?
Explanation:
Appearance, melting point, density, solubility, polarity
Methane is lighter than air, having a specific gravity of 0.554. It is only slightly soluble in water. It burns readily in air, forming carbon dioxide
and water vapour; the flame is pale, slightly luminous, and very hot.
The boiling point of methane is −162 °C (−259.6 °F) and the melting
point is −182.5 °C (−296.5 °F). Methane in general is very stable, but
mixtures of methane and air, with the methane content between 5 and 14
percent by volume, are explosive. Explosions of such mixtures have been
frequent in coal mines and collieries and have been the cause of many
mine disasters.
