Differences in the electronegativity of atoms that share electrons in a bond are involved in

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Electronegativity difference between atoms results in a polar covalent bond where the electrons are unequally shared between the atoms. The atom with the higher electronegativity has a stronger pull on the shared electrons creating a partially negative charge on that atom and a partially positive charge on the other atom. This creates a dipole moment in the bond.

Differences in the Electronegativity of Atoms That Share Electrons in a Bond