Question
Molecules that are made up of two of the same atom have nonpolar covalent bonds. Which statement best explains this property?(1 point)
Responses
No electrons are shared between the atoms.
No electrons are shared between the atoms.
One of the atoms transfers electrons to the other atom.
One of the atoms transfers electrons to the other atom.
The atoms have the same number of valence electrons.
The atoms have the same number of valence electrons.
The atoms have the same electronegativity.
The atoms have the same electronegativity.
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1 answer
The statement that best explains why molecules made up of two of the same atom have nonpolar covalent bonds is:
The atoms have the same electronegativity.
This is because when two identical atoms form a bond, they have the same attraction for shared electrons (same electronegativity), leading to an equal sharing of electrons and thus creating a nonpolar covalent bond.
