Question

what is the bond polarity between s and o for the so₂ molecule? nonpolar ionic metallic polar

Explanation:

Bond polarity is determined by the electronegativity difference between atoms. Oxygen (O) has a higher electronegativity (\(3.44\)) than sulfur (S) (\(2.58\)). The electronegativity difference \(\Delta \text{EN}=3.44 - 2.58=0.86\). A difference between \(0.5\) and \(1.7\) indicates a polar covalent bond. Since \(S - O\) bonds are covalent (between non - metals) and have an electronegativity difference in this range, they are polar. Ionic bonds have \(\Delta \text{EN}\geq1.7\), non - polar covalent has \(\Delta \text{EN}\leq0.5\), and metallic bonds occur in metals.

Answer:

polar