As the Number of Covalent Bonds Between Two Atoms Increases

question 74

Multiple Choice

As the number of covalent bonds between two atoms increases, the distance between the atoms ________ and the strength of the bond between them ________.

• A)increases, increases
• B)decreases, decreases
• C)increases, decreases
• D)decreases, increases
• E)is unpredictable

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