Chapter 8.5, Problem 68SSC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The role of electro negativity difference in bond character needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The Lewis structure of an organic compound represents the bonding of atoms with lone pairs (if any). Hybridization of any atom indicates the molecular geometry of molecule. The formula to check the hybridization can be written as:

Hybridization = Number of sigma bonds + Number of lone pair

Answer to Problem 68SSC

As the electro negativity increase, the ionic nature of chemical bonds increases.

Explanation of Solution

The sharing of electrons between bonded atoms forms the covalent bond. The electro negativity of bonded atoms determines the nature of chemical bonds.

As the difference of electro negativity of bonded atoms increases, the partial charge on bonded atoms also increases.

The increase in the electro negativity increases the ionic nature of the chemical bond. In other words, the bonded atoms with higher difference of electro negativity induces more ionic nature in covalent bond.

Conclusion

The bonded atoms with higher difference of electro negativity induces more ionic nature in covalent bond.