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Covalent bonds form primarily between atoms with:
Options
A Large size differences
B High and low electronegativities
C Similar or identical electronegativities
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D Fully filled valence shells
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Covalent bonding involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms. This type of bonding is most common between nonmetal atoms that have similar electronegativities, as neither atom completely transfers its electrons to the other.

Hint

Ionic bonds form from large electronegativity differences. What kind of bond forms when the difference is small?

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 233 of 1872
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