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Two atoms with an electronegativity difference of 2.1, will form a bond that is:


ionic, because electrons are shared.

ionic, because electrons are transferred.

covalent, because electrons are shared.

covalent, because electrons are transferred.

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The ability of an atom to attract a pair of electrons in a chemical bond is called its electronegativity. The difference in electronegativity between two atoms determines how polar a bond will be

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