FOOD CHEMISTRY
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY
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Question
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Covalent bonds are formed when ____
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an electron is transferred
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two nonmetals share an electron
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two metals lose electrons
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opposite electric charges attract
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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: -Covalent bonding is a form of chemical bonding between two non metallic atoms which is characterized by the sharing of pairs of electrons between atoms and other covalent bonds.
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