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Two elements in a molecule have the same electronegativity values. Which of the following most likely holds the elements together and why?

an ionic bond, because electrons transfer from one element to the other
a nonpolar covalent bond, because the elements share electrons equally
a polar covalent bond, because the elements do not share
electrons equally
an intermolecular force, because the elements do not form a chemical bond

Explanation

Answer: B - a nonpolar covalent bond, because the elements share electrons equally.

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