SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of elements form covalent bonds?
A
Metals
B
Non Metals
C
Metalloids
D
Nobel Gas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Non-metals form covalent bonds with other non-metals by sharing the electrons. But in formation of ionic bonds, metals lose electrons and non-metals accept electrons.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Covalent bonds form primarily between nonmetal elements, although these types of bonds can occur between metals and nonmetals. A covalent bond is one in which atoms share their valence electrons.

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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