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Q:
A) Transfer of electrons | B) Sharing of electrons |
C) Dividing of electrons | D) All of the above |
Answer: B) Sharing of electrons
Explanation:
Explanation:
Covalent bonding occurs when pairs of electrons are shared by atoms. Atoms will covalently bond with other atoms in order to gain more stability, which is gained by forming a full electron shell. By sharing their outer most (valence) electrons, atoms can fill up their outer electron shell and gain stability.
Examples of compounds with covalent bonds ::
HCl, CO2, O2,...