Answer:
0.086
Explanation:
The formula for calculating the fraction of a covalent bond can be expressed as:
= exp (-0.25ΔE²)
[tex]= exp[-0.25(E_{Al}-E_{p})^2]---(1)[/tex]
from the equation above;
[tex]E_{Al}[/tex] = the electronegativity of aluminum
[tex]E_P[/tex] = electronegativity of phosphorus
Using the data from periodic table figures;
[tex]E_{Al}[/tex] = 1.5
[tex]E_P[/tex] = 2.1
∴
fraction of the covalent = exp[-0.25(1.5 - 2.1)²]
fraction of the covalent = exp(-0.09)
fraction of the covalent = 0.914
Now, the fraction of ionic bond will be = 1 - the fraction of covalent bond
= 1 - 0.914
∴
the fraction of bond that is ionic = 0.086
