In a chemical bond the less electronegative element gets complete ownership of both the shared electrons.

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In a chemical bond, electrons are shared between two atoms. The more electronegative element attracts the shared electrons more strongly, so it has a partial negative charge. The less electronegative element has a partial positive charge. Both atoms share the electrons, but the more electronegative element does not get complete ownership.

In a Chemical Bond the Less Electronegative Element Gets Complete