The correct response is:
the difference in their electronegativities
This difference helps determine the type of bond (ionic, covalent, etc.) that will form between the two atoms.
Relative Electronegativity Quick Check
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Which quantity determines how two atoms bond?(1 point)
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their total number of valence electrons
their total number of valence electrons
the difference in the number of valence electrons
the difference in the number of valence electrons
the sum of their electronegativities
the sum of their electronegativities
the difference in their electronegativities
the difference in their electronegativities
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