A covalent bond is formed when two atoms share electrons between them. In a nonpolar covalent bond, electrons are equally shared. This phenomenon happens when there is no difference in the electronegativities of the two atoms. That is, to say, identical pairs of atoms form a nonpolar covalent bond [1-4].

A nonpolar covalent bond is formed when two atoms share electrons equally, typically between atoms of the same element or those with similar electronegativities. Here’s a precise explanation of the formation process: If the atoms have similar electronegativities, they share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.

This type of bond is also formed when atoms that share a polar bond arrange themselves in such a manner that the electric charges tend to cancel each other out. A non-polar covalent bond can occur between two identical non-metal atoms or between different atoms.