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, which group gives up its electron to the other group? Answer the statements below true or false to support your answer.
The elements form a/an (iconic bond/covalent bond) . (Group 1/Group 17) elements donate electrons due to their low electronegativity.
The elements form an (ionic bond/covalent bond). (Group 1/Group 17) elements donate electrons due to their low electronegativity.
False.
The elements form an ionic bond. Group 1 elements donate electrons due to their low electronegativity.