Question

Which of the following statements explains why the bond in

hydrogen chloride (HCI) is polar covalent?
o The diameter of a chlorine atom is greater than that
of a hydrogen atom.
o The atomic mass of chlorine is greater than that of
hydrogen.
o The number of valence electrons in a chlorine atom
is greater than that in a hydrogen atom.
o The electronegativity of chlorine is greater than that
of hydrogen.

Answer 1

The atomic mass of chlorine is greater than that of hydrogen