Order the following bonds from most polar to least polar: M-E   L-G   D-Q

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Order the following bonds from most polar to least polar: M-E   L-G   D-Q 

 

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M-E > L-G > D-Q
D-Q < L-G > M-E
M-E > D-Q > L-G
L-G > D-Q > M-E
**Ordering Bond Polarity Based on Electronegativity**

**Question:**
Order the following bonds from most polar to least polar: M-E, L-G, D-Q.

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**Table of Fictitious Electronegativity Values:**

- A: 2.5
- D: 2.3
- E: 3.2
- G: 3.6
- J: 4.0
- L: 1.8
- M: 2.6
- Q: 3.0
- R: 3.3

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**Options:**

1. M-E > L-G > D-Q
2. D-Q < L-G > M-E
3. M-E > D-Q > L-G
4. L-G > D-Q > M-E

**Explanation of Electronegativity:**

Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond. The difference in electronegativity between two atoms in a bond determines the bond's polarity. A larger difference results in a more polar bond.

To determine bond polarity:
- **M-E (2.6 and 3.2):** Difference of 0.6
- **L-G (1.8 and 3.6):** Difference of 1.8
- **D-Q (2.3 and 3.0):** Difference of 0.7

Calculate the difference for each bond to order them from most polar to least polar.

**Correct Order:** L-G > D-Q > M-E

This order is selected based on the calculated differences in electronegativity, identifying the bond with the greatest difference as the most polar.
Transcribed Image Text:**Ordering Bond Polarity Based on Electronegativity** **Question:** Order the following bonds from most polar to least polar: M-E, L-G, D-Q. --- **Table of Fictitious Electronegativity Values:** - A: 2.5 - D: 2.3 - E: 3.2 - G: 3.6 - J: 4.0 - L: 1.8 - M: 2.6 - Q: 3.0 - R: 3.3 --- **Options:** 1. M-E > L-G > D-Q 2. D-Q < L-G > M-E 3. M-E > D-Q > L-G 4. L-G > D-Q > M-E **Explanation of Electronegativity:** Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond. The difference in electronegativity between two atoms in a bond determines the bond's polarity. A larger difference results in a more polar bond. To determine bond polarity: - **M-E (2.6 and 3.2):** Difference of 0.6 - **L-G (1.8 and 3.6):** Difference of 1.8 - **D-Q (2.3 and 3.0):** Difference of 0.7 Calculate the difference for each bond to order them from most polar to least polar. **Correct Order:** L-G > D-Q > M-E This order is selected based on the calculated differences in electronegativity, identifying the bond with the greatest difference as the most polar.
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