Multiple choice

In covalent bonding the __________________.

  1. one atom gives an electron and the other takes it

  2. the atoms share the electrons because they both need one
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Covalent bonding is characterized by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms. This occurs because the atoms involved have similar electronegativities and both need electrons to complete their outer shells.

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