Which sentence describes the bond formed between two identical atoms?

O

A. One atom has donated an electron to another.

O

B. The electrons involved in the bond are shared equally between the

atoms.

C. The electronegativity of the atoms determines the type of bond it

is.

) D. The bond is very unstable because there is no electrostatic

attraction.

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Bonnie

Chemistry

9 February, 00:59

Which sentence describes the bond formed between two identical atoms?

O

A. One atom has donated an electron to another.

O

B. The electrons involved in the bond are shared equally between the

atoms.

C. The electronegativity of the atoms determines the type of bond it

is.

) D. The bond is very unstable because there is no electrostatic

attraction.

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Delilah Sweeney · Answer 1

The best answer is C

Since identical atoms would have the same electronegativity, thus making its electronegativity difference close to zero, if not equal to zero (O), making the bond between the two to be covalent. Thus, a chemical bond formed between two identical atoms is a covalent bond.

Emilee · Answer 2

B. The electrons involved in the bond are shared equally between the

atoms.

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