If the electrons are shared equally between the two atoms, the bond is called ________.

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In a non-polar covalent bond, the electrons are shared equally between the two atoms, resulting in no separation of charge and no polarity. Ionic bond is formed when one atom gives away an electron to another atom, resulting in a separation of charge and formation of ions. Polar covalent bond is formed when the electrons are shared unequally between the two atoms, resulting in partial charges and polarity. Hydrogen bonding occurs between molecules that contain a polar covalent bond with a hydrogen atom bonded to an electronegative atom (e.g. oxygen, nitrogen, fluorine).

If the Electrons Are Shared Equally Between the Two Atoms