AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Covalent bonds are between ____
A
Metal and Non-metal
B
Non-metal and Non-metal
C
Metal and Metal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A covalent bond is formed between two non-metals. The sharing of electron pair takes place between their atoms and a covalent bond is formed. Q. An ionic bond is formed when a non-metal and a metal form a bond by transferring electrons.

Detailed explanation-2: -In general, covalent bonds form between nonmetals, ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals, and metallic bonds form between metals.

Detailed explanation-3: -When the bond formed between two atoms is by sharing of electrons in order to attain their nearest noble gas configuration, then the bond is known as covalent bond. It is usually formed between two non metals.

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