Determine the polarity

of chemical bonds
between atoms using
the concept of
electronegativity
The absolute value of the
difference in electronegativity
(ΔEN) of two bonded atoms
provides a rough measure of
the polarity to be expected in
the bond and, thus, the bond
type.
When the difference is very small or zero, the bond is
covalent and nonpolar.
When it is large, the bond is polar covalent or ionic.
 The relationship between electronegativity difference
and bond type.
Electronegativity values of the
elements as proposed by one of
the most famous chemists of the
twentieth century: Linus Pauling.
Answer the following and predict what type of bond is
present between the following pairs of atoms by
determining their electronegativity difference.

1.Na and Cl 6.Na and Mg

2.Na and Br 7.Cl and Cl
3.Na and F 8.K and F
4.H and H 9.H and Cl
5.H and O 10.He and He