A covalent bond is likely to be polar when ________.
A) one of the atoms sharing electrons is more electronegative than the other atom
B) the two atoms sharing electrons are equally electronegative
C) carbon is one of the two atoms sharing electrons
D) the two atoms sharing electrons are of the same elements

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A covalent bond is likely to be polar when one of the atoms sharing electrons is more electronegative than the other atom. This creates an uneven distribution of electrons, resulting in a partial negative charge on the more electronegative atom and a partial positive charge on the less electronegative atom.

A Covalent Bond Is Likely to Be Polar When ________