A covalent chemical bond is one in which ________.
A) electrons are removed from one atom and transferred to another atom so that the two atoms become oppositely charged
B) protons and neutrons are shared by two atoms so as to satisfy the requirements of both atoms
C) outer-shell electrons of two atoms are shared so as to satisfactorily fill their respective orbitals
D) outer-shell electrons of one atom are transferred to fill the inner electron shell of another atom

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms in order to fill their respective outer orbitals. The other options describe ionic or nuclear bonds, which are different types of chemical bonds.

A Covalent Chemical Bond Is One in Which ________