Question

When two oxygen atoms bond together in O2, what type of covalent bond do they form? (4 points)

Group of answer choices

A double bond, because they overlap orbitals to share one pair of electrons.

A double bond, because they overlap orbitals to share two pairs of electrons.

A single bond, because they overlap orbitals to share one pair of electrons.

A single bond, because they overlap orbitals to share two pairs of electrons.

Answer 1

A double bond, because they overlap orbitals to share two pairs of electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

When considering covalent bonds, it's important to remember that one bond is formed when one electron from each atom is shared. In other words, 1 covalent bond is equal to one pair of electrons shared.

The two oxygen atoms in O₂ are bonded in a double bond, which is why they share two pairs of electrons.

Answer 2

A double bond because they overlap orbitals to share two pair of electrons