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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question

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What is the strong electrostatic attraction in a covalent bond between?
Options
A Positive and negative ions
B Metal ions and delocalized electrons
C A shared pair of electrons and the nuclei of the bonding atoms
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D Molecules and solvent
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A covalent bond is the strong electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the nuclei of the bonding atoms.

Hint

The notes specify what is attracted to what in a covalent bond.

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