User talk:Emery
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bonds between magnesium and flourine
thank you. Is that the same when carbon bonds with flourine? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.214.199.203 (talk) 22:21, 3 February 2008 (UTC)
- No. Because carbon is in a different family (group IVA), its valence electrons fill different orbitals. Also due to its higher electronegativity, it tends to form covalent bonds. Take a look at our article on tetrafluoromethane, and if you have any more questions please ask. --Emery (talk) 03:24, 5 February 2008 (UTC)
- Oh yes, and perhaps it would be of use to you to mention that carbon and flourine form a non-polar (covalent) bond also. --Emery (talk) 23:45, 5 February 2008 (UTC)
stop please
I notice you follow me around and criticise my edits. Please respect your fellow editors. Discharging P (talk) 20:07, 13 February 2008 (UTC)