What Holds Electrons in a Covalent Bond

question 2

Multiple Choice

What holds electrons in a covalent bond?

• A) The electron sharing that occurs makes the atoms involved smaller and more compact.
• B) An increase in potential energy, caused by electrical repulsion of the electrons in the bond, holds the electrons.
• C) The negative charges on the electrons are attracted by the positive charges on both nuclei.
• D) It is the fact that two electrons are paired in the same orbital.

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