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Which statement describes how the bond between two oxygen atoms is formed?

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Atoms bond by sharing valence electrons.

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The bond that exist between two oxygen atoms is called a double covalent bond. This bond involves the sharing of four electrons to obtain a more stable structure. This type of bond is much stronger than the single covalent bond.
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