What Results from an Unequal Sharing of Electrons Between Atoms

question 2

Multiple Choice

What results from an unequal sharing of electrons between atoms?

• A) a nonpolar covalent bond
• B) a polar covalent bond
• C) an ionic bond
• D) radioactive decay
• E) a hydrophobic interaction

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the cohesion of the group becomes more important than considering facts realistically, leading to poor decisions.

Suppress Disagreement

The act of deliberately preventing or reducing the expression of differing opinions or conflicts.

Harmony

A pleasing combination or arrangement of different things, often referring to music, but also applicable to social and personal contexts.