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what is required for two atoms to share electrons equally in a chemical bond?
a. the two atoms must have the same number of valence electrons.
b. the two atoms must both be nonmetals.
c. the two atoms must have equal and opposite charges.
d. the two atoms must be of the same element.

Explanation:

In a non - polar covalent bond (where electrons are shared equally), the electronegativity difference between the two atoms is zero. Atoms of the same element have the same electronegativity. Having the same number of valence electrons doesn't guarantee equal electron - sharing. Just being non - metals doesn't mean equal sharing either. Atoms in a covalent bond don't have equal and opposite charges like in an ionic bond.

Answer:

D. The two atoms must be of the same element.