Do #N# and #N# form a polar covalent bond?

Answer 1

The two nitrogen atoms in this instance form a non-polar covalent bond because they are the same atom and cannot pull their electrons towards one another more than the other, which causes them to share electrons equally. This equal electron sharing results in both atoms carrying the same charge, which makes the bond non-polar.

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Answer 2

Serenity Allen

Nope.

#N# and #N# can bond together to form nitrogen gas, #N_2#, which makes up around #78%# of the gas in the air. It is non-polar, because it is made up of two identical nitrogen atoms, both of which have the same electronegativity. Therefore none of the nitrogen atoms pull the electrons at a greater strength towards its nucleus than the other, and so the bond is not polar.

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Answer 3

Axel Alvarado

No, nitrogen (N) atoms do not form a polar covalent bond when bonded to each other. Instead, they form a nonpolar covalent bond because they have similar electronegativities, resulting in an equal sharing of electrons.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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