Question

Which is the best definition of non polar covalent bond?

A. A covalent bond in which the electrons are shared unequally
B. A covalent bond in which the electrons are shared equally
C. A covalent bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal
D. A covalent bond formed between to different elements

Answer 1

Answer: B. A covalent bond in which the electrons are shared equally

Step-by-step explanation:

Covalent bonds are formed by sharing of electrons between non metals.

A polar covalent bond is defined as the bond which is formed when there is a difference of electronegativities between the atoms. It is also defined as the bond which is formed due to the unequal sharing of electrons between the atoms. Example:
`HF`

Non-polar covalent bond is defined as the bond which is formed when there is no difference of electronegativities between the atoms. It is also defined as the bond which is formed due to the equal sharing of electrons between the atoms. Example:
`H_2`

Answer 2

B. A covalent bond in which the electrons are shared equally .

A. "A covalent bond in which the electrons are shared unequally" is incorrect. Such a bond would be a polar covalent bond

C. "A covalent bond formed between a metal and a non-metal" is incorrect. Such a bond would be an ionic bond.

D. "A covalent bond formed between two different elements" is incorrect. We would need to know the elements before we could decide the type of bond.