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15 September, 05:00

An atom of oxygen has six valence electrons. In nature, oxygen is a diatomic molecule and is usually found in the form O2. Why would one atom of oxygen want to bond with another one?

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  1. 15 September, 08:56
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    There is an equal electronegativity between the two atoms, so the covalent bond is equal, thus creating a non-polar molecule.
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