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How can the difference between a covalent bond, a polar covalent bond, and an ionic bond be categorized using the concept of electronegativity?
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How can the difference between a covalent bond, a polar covalent bond, and an ionic bond be categorized using the concept of electronegativity?

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Answer: If the ΔEN is between 1.6 and 2.0 and if a metal is involved, then the bond is considered ionic. If only nonmetals are involved, the bond is considered polar covalent.

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