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Which quantity determines how two atoms bond?(1 point)
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the sum of their electronegativities
the sum of their electronegativities
their total number of valence electrons
their total number of valence electrons
the difference in their electronegativities
the difference in their electronegativities
the difference in the number of valence electrons
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the sum of their electronegativities
the sum of their electronegativities
their total number of valence electrons
their total number of valence electrons
the difference in their electronegativities
the difference in their electronegativities
the difference in the number of valence electrons
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the difference in their electronegativities
Explanation: The electronegativity difference between two atoms determines bond type — large difference → ionic, small/zero difference → nonpolar covalent, intermediate → polar covalent.
Explanation: The electronegativity difference between two atoms determines bond type — large difference → ionic, small/zero difference → nonpolar covalent, intermediate → polar covalent.
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