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In a molecule of _____, two electron dot structures describe the bonds equally well.


water (H2O)


carbon dioxide (CO2)


nitrogen (N2)


ozone (O3)

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co2 is correct with covalent Bond
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Answer:

carbon dioxide

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello! The carbon dioxide molecule has a double covalent bond, where two pairs of electrons are shared. Carbon shares two electrons with one oxygen molecule and two electrons with another oxygen molecule. Each oxygen shares a pair of electrons so that carbon can complete its eight electrons in the last orbit. So each oxygen completes its eight electrons too.

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