Question

A covalent bond in which the electrons are shared unequally is called a(n) _____ covalent bond. The atoms of the bond have partial negative and positive _____ due to an unequal electron distribution.

a. greater; sharing
b. negative, δ−, positive, δ+
c. polar; charges
d. greater, decreases

Answer 1

A covalent bond with unequal sharing of electrons is called a polar covalent bond, resulting in partial positive and negative charges on the atoms involved.

Step-by-step explanation:

A covalent bond in which electrons are shared unequally is called a polar covalent bond. In this type of bond, atoms develop partial charges due to an unequal electron distribution. The atom that attracts the electrons more has a partial negative charge (denoted as δ−), and the opposite atom has a partial positive charge (δ+). This imbalance in electron sharing leads to a molecule with distinct positively and negatively charged regions, which affects the physical and chemical properties of the substance.