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.

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.