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In Science / Senior High School | 2024-10-17

what the bond of barium flouride?

Asked by altheashanineambon9

Answer (1)

Answer:Barium fluoride (BaF₂) has an ionic bond. Here's why: - Barium (Ba) is a metal and has a tendency to lose two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. This makes it a cation with a +2 charge (Ba²⁺).- Fluorine (F) is a nonmetal and has a tendency to gain one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration. This makes it an anion with a -1 charge (F⁻). The electrostatic attraction between the positively charged barium cation (Ba²⁺) and the negatively charged fluoride anions (F⁻) creates the ionic bond in barium fluoride.

Answered by guerrakneyvene | 2024-10-17