As the number of covalent bonds between two atoms increases, the distance between the atoms
And the strength of the bond between them _ _.
A) increases, increases
B) decreases, decreases
C) increases, decreases
D) decreases, increases
E) is unpredictable

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As the number of covalent bonds increases (single to double to triple), the atoms are pulled closer together, decreasing the distance and increasing the bond strength.

As the Number of Covalent Bonds Between Two Atoms Increases