When electrons in a bond are shared unequally the bond is ________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When electrons in a bond are shared unequally, the bond is polar covalent. In non-polar covalent bonds, electrons are shared equally, while in ionic bonds, electrons are completely transferred from one atom to another. Hydrogen bonding is a type of intermolecular attraction between a hydrogen atom bonded to a strongly electronegative atom and another electronegative atom in a different molecule.

When Electrons in a Bond Are Shared Unequally the Bond