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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

Covalent bonding typically occurs between atoms possessing which characteristic?
Options
A Similar or identical electronegativities
Correct Answer
B Extremely large differences in electronegativity
C Completely empty valence subshells
D Identical principal quantum numbers exclusively
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Covalent bonding involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms with similar or identical electronegativities.

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