Atoms having equal or nearly equal electronegativities are expected to form
A) no bonds
B) polar covalent bonds
C) nonpolar covalent bonds
D) ionic bonds
E) covalent bonds

Question

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When atoms have equal or nearly equal electronegativities, they will form nonpolar covalent bonds because they will share electrons equally. Polar covalent bonds occur when there is a difference in electronegativity between atoms, and ionic bonds occur when there is a large difference in electronegativity leading to complete transfer of electrons. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect. Option E, covalent bonds, is not specific enough and could apply to both polar and nonpolar covalent bonds.

Atoms Having Equal or Nearly Equal Electronegativities Are Expected to Form