Asked by Mylene Salazar on May 15, 2024
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Why do covalent bonds form between two atoms?
A) Because the polarity difference between the two is large enough for one atom to strip an electron from the other
B) Because the polarity difference between the two is not large enough for one atom to strip an electron from the other
C) Because the electronegativity difference between the two is large enough for one atom to strip an electron from the other
D) Because the electronegativity difference between the two is not large enough for one atom to strip an electron from the other
Covalent Bonds
A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
Electronegativity
A measure of the ability of an atom in a chemical compound to attract electrons towards itself.
Polarity
A property of molecules with unequal distribution of charges, resulting in molecules having positive and negative ends.
- Understand the formation and characteristics of covalent bonds.
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Otker AbabaikeliMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Covalent bonds form when the electronegativity difference between two atoms is not large enough for one atom to completely strip an electron from the other, leading to the sharing of electron pairs between the atoms.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the formation and characteristics of covalent bonds.