In a covalent bond:

a. An atom gains one or more electrons from another atom to gain stability.

b. Adjacent atoms share a single electron.

c. An atom loses electrons to another to gain stability.

d. Atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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Chemistry

Maxwell Black

6 December, 01:57

In a covalent bond:

a. An atom gains one or more electrons from another atom to gain stability.

b. Adjacent atoms share a single electron.

c. An atom loses electrons to another to gain stability.

d. Atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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Kiera Fritz · Answer 1

The correct answer is d. Atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

Explanation:

In a covalent bond, electrons of the last energy level are shared, to reach the octet (except for the Hydrogen that reaches its stability with 2 electrons). This type of bond occurs between two nonmetallic compounds. Example: H202 (hydrogen peroxide) formed between oxygen and hydrogen.

In a covalent bond:a. An atom gains one or more electrons from another atom to gain stability.b. Adjacent atoms share a single electron.c. An atom loses electrons to another to gain stability.d. Atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

In a covalent bond:

a. An atom gains one or more electrons from another atom to gain stability.

b. Adjacent atoms share a single electron.

c. An atom loses electrons to another to gain stability.

d. Atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.