Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, allowing each atom to achieve a stable electron configuration in its outer shell. This type of bond is fundamental in the structure of many molecules, particularly in organic chemistry.

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A Covalent Bond Is

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A covalent bond is

A) the attraction that one atom has for another atom.
B) the attraction between two atoms, formed by the sharing of electrons.
C) formed between the positive charge of a hydrogen atom in one molecule and the negative charge of a nitrogen atom in another nearby molecule.
D) the attraction between a positive ion and a negative ion.

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