The trend is
Up to the right = higher electronegativity
Hydrogen
2.1
Carbon
2.5
Nitrogen
3.0
Oxygen
3.5
Fluorine
4.0
Ionic bonds have electronegativity difference
greater than 2.1
Polar bonds have electronegativity difference
between 0.5 and 2.1
Chlorine
3.0
Sodium
0.9
Aluminum
1.5