The electrons in a covalent bond are shared evenly when they are bonding two atoms of the same element. When they are shared between atoms of different elements, however, one of those atoms may have a greater pull on those electrons. The result is a dipole. Duration: 7:11.
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Chapter Section
6.7 Polar Covalent Bonds
15.6 Polar Covalent Bonds
12.4 Polar Covalent Bonds
18.6 Electrons May Be Shared Unevenly in a Covalent Bond
17.6 Polar Covalent Bonds
4.6 Electronegativity
IPC 16.7 Polar Covalent Bonds
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