The Electronegativity Difference Between K and Cl Is ____, and Therefore

question 35

Multiple Choice

The electronegativity difference between K and Cl is ____, and therefore, the Mg-Cl bond is a(n) ____ bond.

• A) 2.2; polar covalent
• B) -2.2; nonpolar covalent
• C) 3.8; ionic
• D) -3.8; nonpolar covalent
• E) 2.2; ionic

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