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Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
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Topic
Key ideas in chemistry
Question
- A. Ionic bond
- B. Covalent bond
- C. Metallic bond
- D. Hydrogen bond
Answer
Covalent bond
Explanation
Covalent bonding occurs when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons, forming a stable molecule.
Common mistake
Confusing Bonding Types
Students often confuse electron transfer in ionic bonding with electron sharing in covalent bonding.
To fix this, remember that ionic bonding involves one atom transferring electrons to another, while covalent bonding involves atoms sharing electrons.
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