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Two atoms of the same element combine to form a molecule. The bond between them is known as ______ bond.

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Two atoms of the same element combine to form a molecule. The bond between them is known as ______ bond.

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Two atoms of the same element combine to form a molecule. The bond between them is known as covalent bond.

Explanation:

When two identical atoms combine, they have the exact same electronegativity, meaning neither atom can pull electrons away from the other. Instead, they share their valence electrons equally to achieve a stable noble gas configuration. This equal sharing of electron pairs between identical atoms creates a nonpolar covalent bond.

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Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals - Exercise 2 [Page 205]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 3 Metals and Non-metals
Exercise 2 | Q 20. (i) | Page 205

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