Question

a small electronegativity means atoms share electrons somewhat equally in a bond, and results in a
ionic bond
polar covalent bond
nonpolar covalent bond

Explanation:

To determine the correct bond type, we analyze the properties of each option:

• Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, not equal sharing, so this is incorrect.
• Polar covalent bonds have unequal electron sharing due to a significant electronegativity difference.
• Nonpolar covalent bonds occur when atoms share electrons equally (or nearly equally), which happens when the electronegativity difference is small. This matches the description in the question.

Answer:

C. nonpolar covalent bond (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C as ionic bond, polar covalent bond, nonpolar covalent bond respectively; if the original options have different labels, adjust accordingly. Based on the content, the correct option is the one with "nonpolar covalent bond".)