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A covalent bond between two atoms occurs when the atoms

A.lose or gain electrons and become ions.
B. share pairs of electrons.
C. transfer valence electrons completely from one atom to another.
D. have an electrical attraction between them.

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A.
lose or gain electrons
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Answer:

B. Share pairs of electrons.

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