A Covalent Bond Is Best Described as

question 53

Multiple Choice

A covalent bond is best described as

• A) the sharing of electrons between atoms.
• B) the transfer of electrons.
• C) a bond between a metal and a nonmetal.
• D) a bond between a metal and a polyatomic ion.
• E) a bond between two polyatomic ions.

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