Which of the following is true about chemical bonds?

A.

Chemical bonds can form when valence electrons are transferred or shared between atoms.

B.

Chemical bonds do not involve transferring or sharing of valence electrons between atoms.

C.

Chemical bonds can form only when valence electrons are transferred between atoms.

D.

Chemical bonds can form only when valence electrons are shared between atoms.

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Zachary Prince

Chemistry

5 May, 16:23

Which of the following is true about chemical bonds?

A.

Chemical bonds can form when valence electrons are transferred or shared between atoms.

B.

Chemical bonds do not involve transferring or sharing of valence electrons between atoms.

C.

Chemical bonds can form only when valence electrons are transferred between atoms.

D.

Chemical bonds can form only when valence electrons are shared between atoms.

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Uriah Boyer · Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation: Chemical bonds can form when there is a transfer or sharing of electrons since there are different kinds of chemical bonding and not all involve the sharing or transfer of electrons, as in interstitial bonding, and some coordination compounds.

Marcel Lang · Answer 2

I really don't know. Sorry