Question

When a covalent bond forms between two atoms how many atoms have a full outer shell of electrons?

A. one
B. two
C. Zero
D. It depends on what the atoms are

Answer 1

Since there are 2 atoms involved in the covalent bond, there would be 2 atoms that both have a full octet or number of 8 valence electrons altogether, the valence electrons for each atom and the electrons shared.