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What happens when electrons are unequally shared in a covalent bond?
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∙ 12y ago
Unequal sharing results when there is significant difference in electronegativities. The more electronegative atom(s) draws bond electrons closer, leaving the less electronegative atom(s) slighty positive. The result of unequal sharing of electrons is the formation of polar bonds.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe electrons will spend most of their time around the more electronegative atom, putting a slightly negative charge on it. The other atom will exhibit a slightly positive charge (the strength of which depending on the electronegativity o the other atom). If a molecule has this unequal sharing, it is said to be 'polar'.
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What is a covalent bond called in witch electrons are shared unequally?
polar covalent bonds
Is a covalent bond considered polar if the two atoms share the electrons equally?
no. A polar bond is a covalent bond in which electrons are shared unequally. A nonpolar bond is a covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally.
What is a covalent bond called in which electrons are shared?
A covalent bond! When the electrons are shared unequally due to a difference in electronegativity between the atoms being bonded it is called a polar covalent bond
What differs non polar and polar covalent bond?
nonpolar Electrons are equally shared. Polar Covalent Bond Electrons are unequally shared; they are pulled towards the more electronegative element
When electrons are shared this type of bond is characterized as?
A covalent bond when they are shared unequally. There is another one but i do not recall it roght now
What is a covalent bond if the electrons are shared unequally?
A polar covalent bond.
Electrons are shared unequally in an?
Polar covalent bond
What is a covalent bond called in which electrons are shared unequally?
A Polar Covalent Bond.
What is covalent bond is called in which electrons are shared unequally?
A Polar Covalent Bond.
What bond formed is when electrons are shared unequally?
Covalent Bond
A covalent bond in which electrons are shared unequally are what?
Polar Bond
What is a covalent bond called in witch electrons are shared unequally?
polar covalent bonds
Which bond is formed when electrons are shared unequally?
a polar covalent bond
What happens when 1 pair of electrons are shared?
When one pair of electrons is shared, a single covalent bond exists. This bond can be either polar or nonpolar. If the electrons are equally shared, the bond is nonpolar. If the electrons are unequally shared, the bond is polar.
How does a polar covalent bond differ from a covalent bond?
Electrons are shared unequally in a polar bond.
What is a polar covalent bondd?
A polar covalent bond is a covalent bond between atoms in which the electrons are shared unequally.
Covalent bonding is defined as polar when?
electrons are shared unequally between atoms.
