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Nonpolar Covalent Bond

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A nonpolar covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons equally because they have similar electronegativities.

AP course connection

Topic 2.1: 2.1 Types of Chemical Bonds

Unit 2

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