Molecular bonds: Covalent bonding is due to
A) the sharing of electrons between atoms.
B) the transfer of electrons between atoms.
C) atoms bonding to hydrogen molecules.
D) atoms bonding to oxygen molecules.

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Covalent bonding is a type of chemical bond in which atoms share electrons with each other to form a stable molecule. The sharing of electrons between atoms forms the covalent bond, which holds the atoms together. Transfer of electrons between atoms (option B) is seen in ionic bonding, not covalent bonding. Options C and D refer to specific examples of covalent bonding but do not encompass all the possibilities.

Molecular Bonds: Covalent Bonding Is Due to