When iodine atoms bond with each other, the type of bond is called a nonpolar covalent bond.

Here's why:

* Nonpolar: Iodine atoms have the same electronegativity (the ability to attract electrons). This means they share the electrons in the bond equally, resulting in no partial positive or negative charges on the atoms.

* Covalent: The atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, forming a strong bond.

The iodine molecule, I₂, is a great example of this type of bond.