In which type of bonding are pairs of electrons shared between atoms?
- Covalent bonding
- Ionic bonding
- Metallic bonding
- Hydrogen bonding
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Correct answer: A. Covalent bonding
1. When atoms bond, electrons are either shared or exchanged.
2. Covalent bonding is the form where pairs of electrons are shared between atoms.
3. Ionic bonding is the other route, where electrons are transferred rather than shared.
_Source: Siyavula Physical Sciences Grade 10 (Everything Science, CC BY 4.0), Chapter 6: Chemical bonding_