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What is the term used to describe a covalent bond formed between two atoms by the mutual sharing of two electron pairs?
What is the term used to describe a covalent bond formed between two atoms by the mutual sharing of two electron pairs?
- Polar Covalent Bond
- Double Covalent Bond (correct)
- Non-Polar Covalent Bond
- Single Covalent Bond
What is the main reason for the formation of a polar covalent bond?
What is the main reason for the formation of a polar covalent bond?
- When the difference in electronegativity between the two atoms is significant (correct)
- When the difference in electronegativity between the two atoms is less than 0.4
- When the difference in electronegativity between the two atoms is zero
- When the atoms are of the same electronegativity
What is the characteristic of a non-polar covalent bond?
What is the characteristic of a non-polar covalent bond?
- The difference in electronegativity between the two atoms is significant
- The atoms are of different electronegativity
- The difference in electronegativity between the two atoms is zero (correct)
- A partial positive charge appears on one atom and a partial negative charge on the other
