Polar Covalent Bonds & Electronegativity Quiz
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Which of the following is true about polar covalent bonds?

  • They result in ionic bonds
  • They are formed by atoms with similar electronegativities (correct)
  • They have equal distribution of electrons
  • They are only found when the bonded atoms are identical
  • What is electronegativity?

  • The ability of an atom to attract bonding electrons towards itself (correct)
  • The charge on an atom in a polar covalent bond
  • The attraction between two polar covalent bonds
  • The measure of the strength of a covalent bond
  • When are pure covalent bonds found?

  • When the bonded atoms have similar electronegativities
  • When the difference in electronegativity is too great
  • When the bonded atoms have different electronegativities
  • When the bonded atoms are identical (correct)
  • What happens in polar covalent bonds?

    <p>The bonding electrons are pulled closer to one of the atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which atom in a polar covalent bond will have a slight negative charge?

    <p>The atom with the largest electronegativity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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