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When 1 carbon atom combines with 2 oxygen atoms, the resulting substance is called a(n)

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CO2 Carbon dioxide

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Carbon Dioxide

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This bond of sharing, one electron is called, a covalent bond. Carbon combines with Oxygen, to form Carbon dioxide. One atom of Carbon combines, with two atoms of Oxygen, to form C O 2. One Carbon atom shares, two electrons, with each Oxygen atom.

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