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How are electrons distributed in a covalent bond?

Question #38645. Asked by crmrealquick.
Last updated Sep 30 2016.
Originally posted Sep 30 2016 2:05 AM.

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A Covalent Bond is one in which the atoms share a pair of electrons. In most cases this sharing allows both atoms to complete their outer shells thereby having a stable electronic configuration. The covalent electrons are shared between the bonding atoms and are not part of any single atom.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covalent_bond

Sep 30 2016, 7:39 AM
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