When a Pair of Valence Shell Electrons Are Shared by Two

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a pair of valence shell electrons are shared by two atoms with significantly different electronegativity values, ________.

• A) a polar covalent bond forms
• B) the electron pair of the bond is positioned closer to the atom with the lower electronegativity
• C) an ionic bond forms
• D) the electronegativity values of the two atoms equalize

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