Question

13 multiple choice 1 point nonpolar covalent bonds are not common because one atom usually attracts electrons more strongly than the other. ions always form when atoms join. the electrons usually remain equally distant from both atoms. dipoles are rare in nature.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Nonpolar covalent bonds have equal electron sharing. But in most cases, atoms have different electronegativities (one attracts electrons more), leading to polar bonds. So nonpolar ones are less common. This makes sense.
• Option 2: Ions don't always form; covalent bonds (including nonpolar) involve electron sharing, not ion formation. Eliminate.
• Option 3: In nonpolar bonds, electrons are shared equally, but this is the definition of nonpolar, not why they're uncommon. The rarity comes from most atoms having different electronegativities. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Dipoles are common in polar bonds, but the rarity of nonpolar is due to electronegativity differences, not dipole rarity. Eliminate.

Answer:

A. one atom usually attracts electrons more strongly than the other.