Group 1 elements have an average electronegativity of 0.84 (not including hydrogen). Group 17 elements have an average electronegativity of 2.99. These two groups often form bonds. Given this information, which kind of bond will they likely form (ionic or covalent), and what evidence supports your claim? If it is ionic, then include which group gives up its electron to the other group. In three to five sentences, explain your reasoning.(4 points)
Based on the information provided, the elements in Group 1 (alkali metals) have a relatively low electronegativity compared to the elements in Group 17 (halogens), which have a higher electronegativity. This suggests that the bond formed between these groups is likely to be ionic in nature. In an ionic bond, one group of elements (Group 1) tends to give up its electron(s) to the other group (Group 17), resulting in the formation of positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions). This transfer of electrons between the two groups supports the claim that ionic bonds are likely to be formed.
