A covalent bond is formed when:
Correct answer: A. combining atoms share the electron pairs
- A. combining atoms share the electron pairs
- B. combining atoms are attracted by each other
- C. the ions of the combining atoms are attracted by electrostatic force of attraction
- D. one atom donates a pair of electrons to another atom
Explanation
A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms. The stable balance of attractive and repulsive forces between atoms when they share electrons is known as covalent bonding.
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