5 Questions
Which of the following is true about polar covalent bonds?
They are formed by atoms with similar electronegativities
What is electronegativity?
The ability of an atom to attract bonding electrons towards itself
When are pure covalent bonds found?
When the bonded atoms are identical
What happens in polar covalent bonds?
The bonding electrons are pulled closer to one of the atoms
Which atom in a polar covalent bond will have a slight negative charge?
The atom with the largest electronegativity
Test your knowledge of polar covalent bonds and electronegativity with this quiz. Learn about the relative abilities of atoms to attract bonding electrons and how it affects the type of bonding that occurs.
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