A bond where the electrons are shared equally is called a(an)________ bond.
A)polar covalent
B)coordinate covalent
C)nonpolar covalent
D)ionic
E)none of the above

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In a nonpolar covalent bond, the electrons are shared equally between the atoms involved. This occurs when two atoms of the same element bond to each other, or when atoms of different elements with similar electronegativities bond. Polar covalent bonds involve unequal sharing of electrons, while coordinate covalent bonds involve one atom contributing both electrons to the bond. Ionic bonds involve a transfer of electrons, rather than sharing.

A Bond Where the Electrons Are Shared Equally Is Called