Which type of bond forms when atoms share pairs of electrons?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A covalent bond, as found in a water molecule
- Step 1: Sharing of electron pairs is covalent bonding. Answer: A covalent bond. Why not the others: Ionic bonds transfer electrons; metallic bonds use delocalised electrons; hydrogen bonds act between molecules.
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