ICl
BiCl3
AsCl3
CCl4
OSCl2
2007-01-16 11:09:36 · 4 answers · asked by abbs 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
First you must check the electronegativities (en). The more there is change in en from element of an ion to another in the same ion, the more it ionic it will be.
I- (2.66) Cl- (3.16) <~ ICl will never form. NEVER.
Bi (2.02) Cl (3.16) <~ will form, but not so en from each other
As (2.18) Cl (3.16)
C (2.55) Cl (3.16)
OS (1.14) Cl (3.16) <~ OMG SUPER EN DIFFERENCE = SUPER IONIC! WOOT!
Therefore OSCl2 is the most electronegative.
2007-01-16 11:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by Phillip R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In fact, BiCl3 is the only compound on your list that is ionic. The others are covalent bonded.
Calculate the electronegativity numbers. If the difference is 1.8 or higher, then it will be ionic
2007-01-16 11:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by reb1240 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BiCl3 becuz its metal n its the only ironic
2007-01-20 04:26:07 · answer #3 · answered by ♫ Music is Love ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BiCl3 cuz it has a nonmetal and a metal
2007-01-16 11:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋