Question

1) A nonpolar covalent bond occurs: a. when one atom in a molecule has a greater affinity for electrons than another b. when a molecule’s constituent atoms attract the electrons equally c. when an electron from one atom is completely transferred to another atom d. between atoms whose outer energy levels are complete e. when a molecule becomes ionized

Answer 1

Answer:b

Explanation:

When a covalent bond is nonpolar, it implies that there is a symmetric distribution of the electron cloud between the the two nuclei. That is, the electron cloud of the shared pair is positioned equidistant from the two bonding atoms. In this case, the both atoms attract electrons equally and the molecule lacks a permanent dipole.