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What is the difference between polar covalent, nonpolar covalent, and ionic bonds? A) The number of protons in the atoms in the bond. B) The electronegativity difference between the atoms in the bond. C) How many electrons are in the bond between the atoms. D) How many valence electrons each atom in the bond has.
The difference between ionic. covalnet and ionic bond is the electronegativit difference. The electronegativity is due to the tendency of an atom to gain or sacrifice the valence electrons. It is also due the eletrons that are there in the bond between the atoms. B, C and D are correct.