Question

critical thinking

1. explain in a molecule of ammonia, nh₃, three hydrogen atoms are attached to one nitrogen atom. are the bonds in ammonia polar covalent or nonpolar covalent? explain your answer.

critical thinking

1. infer which element will attract electrons more strongly - fluorine or carbon? explain your answer.

reading check

1. identify what kind of bond exists between atoms in a polyatomic ion?

Explanation:

The question asks about the type of bond in a polyatomic ion. Polyatomic ions are groups of atoms covalently bonded together. This is directly stated in the text: "some ions are made of groups of atoms that are covalently bonded. This kind of ion is a polyatomic ion."

Answer:

Covalent bond.