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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

This occurs between atoms with similar or identical __________.
Options
A sizes
B masses
C electronegativities
Correct Answer
D ionization energies
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Covalent bonding typically occurs between nonmetal atoms that have similar tendencies to attract electrons (similar electronegativity).

Hint

A measure of an atom's ability to attract shared electrons.

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