When do covalent bonds form?

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When do covalent bonds form?

2007-03-27 16:29:14 · 4 answers · asked by Thejames A 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons.

2007-03-27 16:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Covalent bonds form between two nonmetals (instead of a metal and nonmetal like ionic bonds do) and instead of giving away electrons, they share electrons. :)

2007-03-27 23:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by Bob R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

When atoms of a molecule share electrons

2007-03-27 23:32:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

it is formed between 2 non-metals

2007-03-27 23:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by freddie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋