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Why is the covalent bond between two atoms of the same element a nonpolar bond?
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Why is the covalent bond between two atoms of the same element a nonpolar bond?

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It is nonpolar because neither side is more electronegative/greedy than the other, and the electrons are shared equally, therefore forming no positive/negative charge on opposite ends.
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