Practice question · True or false
A polar covalent bond forms when two atoms of different electronegativity share electrons unequally.
Hints
- Ask what unequal sharing requires of the two atoms involved.
- A difference in electronegativity pulls the shared pair off-centre.
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True
Why
The more electronegative atom attracts the shared electrons more strongly, creating a partial negative charge (−) on itself and + on the other atom.
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