Chapter 7, Problem 7.61SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The percent ionic character of the $\text{ClF}$ bond should be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Dipole moment is a measurement of separation of two opposite electric charges. It gives an idea of the polarity of bond. Dipole moment is given by,

$\mu =Q\times d$

µ = Dipole moment

Q = magnitude of the separated charge

d = distance between the charges

percent ionic character is determined by following equation.

$\text{Percent ionic character = }\frac{\text{Actual value}}{\text{Expected value}}\times 100\%$