Question

Covalent bonding is typically explained as a bond that forms when ?

- Atoms are talking electrons
- Atoms are sharing electrons

Answer 1

Answer:

Covalent bonding occurs when pairs of electrons are shared by atoms. Atoms will covalently bond with other atoms in order to gain more stability, which is gained by forming a full electron shell. By sharing their outer most (valence) electrons, atoms can fill up their outer electron shell and gain stability.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

atoms are taking electrons