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Why does one atom have a partial negative charge in a polar covalent bond?

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Due to a difference in electronegativity between the two atoms. The atom with more electronegativity will attract the electrons to itself more than one with a lower electronegativity which will create a slight negative charge around the more electronegative. I hope this helps. Let me know if anything is unclear.
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That atom has a greater attraction for electrons

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