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Chapter 2, Problem 2WIO
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The reason why a covalent bond between two oxygen atoms is considered nonpolar even when atoms strongly attract electrons.
Introduction:
With a nuclear number of 8 and an image of 0, oxygen is the chemical element. It is a member of the chalcogen family in the occasional table, a very responsive nonmetal, and an expert oxidizer who quickly creates oxides with most substances as well as with diverse mixes.
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