What is a covalent bond?

Atoms sharing valence electrons.

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  1. Atoms sharing valence electrons ✔
  2. Atoms losing all electrons
  3. Atoms melting

Why: In a covalent bond, atoms share pairs of valence electrons to form a molecule.

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Answer: Atoms sharing valence electrons. In a covalent bond, atoms share pairs of valence electrons to form a molecule.

  1. Chemistry en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemistry
    In a covalent bond, one or more pairs of valence electrons are shared by two atoms
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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