The Type(s) of Bond(s) Produced When Atoms Share Electrons Equally

Question

The type(s) of bond(s) produced when atoms share electrons equally is/are
A) a nonpolar covalent bond.
B) a hydrogen bond.
C) an ionic bond.
D) a polar covalent bond.
E) both polar covalent and ionic bonds.

Accepted Answer

When atoms share electrons equally, the resulting bond is nonpolar covalent. In a nonpolar covalent bond, the electrons are shared equally between the atoms, resulting in a balanced distribution of charge. This occurs when two atoms of the same element bond, such as two chlorine atoms forming a chlorine molecule (Cl2).