Question

which statement explains why the bonds between nonmetals tend to be covalent? the bonds are found to be nondirectional. they have large differences in electronegativity. they have small differences in electronegativity. they have ions that produce an electrostatic pull.

Explanation:

Covalent bonds form between non - metals when the electronegativity difference between them is small. In this case, electrons are shared rather than transferred (as in ionic bonds). Non - directional bonds are characteristic of metallic bonds. Large electronegativity differences lead to ionic bonds. Ions producing electrostatic pull is also a feature of ionic bonds.

Answer:

They have small differences in electronegativity.