Multiple Choice
In a typical covalent compound, how many covalent bonds does a nitrogen atom usually form?
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11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
Multiple Choice
In the context of chemical bonding, how many electrons are shared between two atoms in a single covalent bond?
A
4
B
6
C
2
D
1
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that a covalent bond is formed when two atoms share electrons to achieve a more stable electron configuration.
Recall that a single covalent bond involves the sharing of one pair of electrons between two atoms.
Since one pair consists of two electrons, a single covalent bond shares exactly two electrons.
Double and triple covalent bonds involve sharing two and three pairs of electrons respectively, but the question specifically asks about a single covalent bond.
Therefore, the number of electrons shared in a single covalent bond is two.
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