Molecules that are made up of two of the same atom have nonpolar covalent bonds. Which statement best explains this property?(1 point)

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One of the atoms transfers electrons to the other atom.
One of the atoms transfers electrons to the other atom.

No electrons are shared between the atoms.
No electrons are shared between the atoms.

The atoms have the same electronegativity.
The atoms have the same electronegativity.

The atoms have the same number of valence electrons.
The atoms have the same number of valence electrons.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The atoms have the same electronegativity.

This statement best explains why molecules made up of two of the same atom have nonpolar covalent bonds. Since both atoms attract the shared electrons equally (due to having the same electronegativity), there is no unequal distribution of charge, resulting in a nonpolar bond.