Question

Which statement best describes covalent bonding?

A. Two nonmetal atoms share electrons between them.
B. Two metal atoms share electrons between them.
C. Many atoms give up electrons that can move among the atoms.
D. A metal atom transfers electrons to a nonmetal atom.

Answer 1

A. Two nonmetal atoms share electrons between them

General Formulas and Concepts:

Chem

• Covalent Bonding: between 2 nonmetals
• Ionic Bonding: between a metal and a nonmetal
• Metallic Bonding: between 2 metals

Step-by-step explanation:

Covalent bonds are the ones between 2 nonmetal elements. Covalent bonding has 2 subcategories: Nonpolar Covalent and Polar Covalent.