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Which of the following pairs react to form ionic compounds?

(a) Cl and Br

(b) Na and Br

(c) P and Se

(d) H and Ba

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  • 7 years ago

    check the elecctronegativity difference between the two atoms in the bond

    if it exceeds 1.7, then the percent ionic character of the bond is over 50%

    and is considered an ionic bond

    if less than 1.7 the bond is considered covalent - less than 50% ionic character

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