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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.
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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.

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The answer is B) 2. A covalent bond is a bond made where electrons are shared between all atoms in the bond. It's opposite, ionic, is when certain atoms take or give electrons.
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