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What is the different between a covalent bond that is polar and one that is not?
In a polar covalent bond the atoms do not share the electrons equally, whereas in a nonpolar covalent bond the atoms do share the electrons equally.
Only two identical atoms can share electrons unequally or equally?
False. Two identical atoms cannot form covalent bonds with each other because they have the same electronegativity value, meaning they will share electrons equally. Unequal sharing of electrons occurs between atoms with different electronegativities.
When electrons in a covelant bond are not equally shared?
This is a polar bond between two elements with different electronegativities
Is a covalent bond considered polar if the two atoms share the electrons equally?
No, a covalent bond is considered nonpolar when the two atoms share the electrons equally. If the electrons are not shared equally and there is an unequal distribution of charge, then the bond is considered polar.
What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?
In a nonpolar covalent bond, two atoms are sharing electrons equally. In a polar covalent bond, two atoms do not share electrons equally because the atoms are of different elements, and one has more protons than the other.
What is the name for when electrons are shared equally?
Covalent
Are electrons shared equally in CH4?
no way
What are covalent bond considered if the atoms share electons equally?
A covalent bond where atoms share electrons equally is considered nonpolar. This occurs when the electronegativities of the atoms are similar and they attract the shared electrons equally, resulting in a balanced distribution of charge.
What determines whether electrons are shared equally or non equally in a covalent bond?
It depends on the electronegativity of the atoms in the molecule. When an atom has a higher electronegativity than the others in the molecule, the electrons will have a higher affinity for that side, making the molecule polar.
What molecule is created when electrons are not shared equally?
prion
Are non polar covalents created when the shared electrons between atoms are not equally shared?
Yes, nonpolar covalent bonds are formed when the shared electrons between atoms are shared equally, resulting in a balanced distribution of electric charge. If the shared electrons are not equally shared, creating an unequal distribution of charge, a polar covalent bond is formed.
Do polar molecules share electrons equally?
Nonpolar molecules are molecules that shares electrons equally and does not have oppositely charged ends. Polar molecules are molecules with a slightly positive end and a slightly negative end as a result of electrons being shared unequally.
