shortcut for determining whether a bond is covalent or ionic?

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1

<p>is there a way to determinie whether a bond is covalent or ionic without using the electronegativity chart and finding the difference?</p>

2

<p>well the periodic table is the best way to determine it.</p>

3

<p>yup, periodic table</p>

4

<p>Any metal bonded with a nonmetal is ionic. Any two nonmetals are going to be covalent.</p>

5

<p>if the charge is more than four on an ion in a compound, then it is probably covalent.</p>