What determines if a molecule is polar, nonpolar, or ionic? Naim 00:00 Small Molecules and the Chemistry of Life What determines if a molecule is polar, nonpolar, or ionic? a. The number of protons b. The bond distances c. The differences in the electronegativities of the atoms d. The ionic charges e. The distance of the electrons from the nucleus Answer: C Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+