Multiple Choice
Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons?
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
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Which of the following describes a covalent bond?
A
A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.
B
A bond formed by the overlap of atomic orbitals.
C
A bond formed by the attraction between oppositely charged ions.
D
A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
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Identify the key characteristic of a covalent bond: it involves the sharing of electrons between atoms.
Understand that covalent bonds typically occur between nonmetal atoms that have similar electronegativities.
Recognize that the overlap of atomic orbitals is a mechanism by which covalent bonds are formed, allowing shared electrons to occupy the space between the nuclei of the bonded atoms.
Differentiate covalent bonds from ionic bonds, which involve the transfer of electrons and the attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Conclude that the correct description of a covalent bond is the sharing of electrons between atoms, often facilitated by the overlap of atomic orbitals.
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