alleryA covalent bond is formed by:
ATransfer of electrons
BSharing of electrons
CLoss of protons
DGain of neutrons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Sharing of electrons
1. Covalent bonds form between non-metals.
2. Atoms share their valence electrons to fill their octets.
3. The shared pair belongs to both atoms.
4. So covalent bonds form by sharing of electrons.
_Source: Selina Concise Chemistry ICSE Class 10, Ch 2 'Chemical Bonding'_
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