How Does the Formation of a Covalent Bond Occur

question 62

Multiple Choice

How does the formation of a covalent bond occur?

• A)By the overlap of two atoms electron orbitals
• B)By the loss and gain of at least one electron from two atoms
• C)By the loss and gain of no more than one electron from each of two atoms
• D)By the creation of a new atomic orbital between two atoms

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