Covalent Bonding Electrons are shared between the atoms to complete the octet. ● When the electrons are shared evenly,the bond is said to be nonpolar covalent,or pure covalent. When electrons are not shared evenly between the atoms,the resulting bond will be polar covalent. HO: H nonpolar polar covalent bond covalent bond 2013 Pearson Education,Ing Chapter1 13Covalent Bonding • Electrons are shared between the atoms to complete the octet. • When the electrons are shared evenly, the bond is said to be nonpolar covalent, or pure covalent. • When electrons are not shared evenly between the atoms, the resulting bond will be polar covalent. Chapter 1 13