Nonpolar Covalent Bond
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.
Analogy
Imagine you and your twin sibling are sharing candy. Since you both love candy equally (similar "candy-electronegativities"), you divide it evenly between yourselves. That's how nonpolar covalent bonds work!
Related terms
Bond Length: The average distance between nuclei of two bonded atoms in a molecule.
Single Bond: A single covalent bond that involves only one pair (two) shared electrons.
Double Bond: A double covalent bond that involves two pairs (four) shared electrons.
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