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Consider atoms that have different electronegativity. What does the varying electronegativity of atoms in a compound tell you about their interactions?(1 point)Responsescompound energy storagecompound energy storageType of bondType of bondvalence electron numbervalence electron numberNumber of bonds
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The varying electronegativity of atoms in a compound primarily indicates the **type of bond** present between them.
When two atoms in a compound have significantly different electronegativities, it often leads to the formation of an **ionic bond**, where one atom donates electrons to another, resulting in the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions. If the difference in electronegativity is less pronounced, a **covalent bond** may form, where electrons are shared between the atoms, leading to polar covalent or nonpolar covalent bonds depending on the relative electronegativities.
Therefore, the correct response is **Type of bond**.
When two atoms in a compound have significantly different electronegativities, it often leads to the formation of an **ionic bond**, where one atom donates electrons to another, resulting in the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions. If the difference in electronegativity is less pronounced, a **covalent bond** may form, where electrons are shared between the atoms, leading to polar covalent or nonpolar covalent bonds depending on the relative electronegativities.
Therefore, the correct response is **Type of bond**.
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