The electronegativity is 2.1 for H and 3.0 for N.Based on these electronegativities,NH₄⁺ would be expected to A)be ionic and contain H^- ions. B)be ionic and contain H⁺ ions. C)have polar covalent bonds with a partial negative charges on the H atoms. D)have polar covalent bonds with a partial positive charges on the H atoms.

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The electronegativity difference between N and H is 3.0 - 2.1 = 0.9, which is less than 1.7. This indicates that the bond between N and H is polar covalent, with a partial negative charge on the N atom and a partial positive charge on the H atoms.

The Electronegativity Is 2