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A covalent bond forms between two atoms or radicals, because each needs one or more extra electrons in order to form a more stable electron configuration, but neither has a strong enough electronegativity to pull an electron away from the other one, so therefore they just share electrons.
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What kind of chemical bond is formed when atoms share electrons?
When atoms share electrons, they form a chemical bond, or covalent bond.
Will N and F form a covalent bond?
No, nitrogen (N) and fluorine (F) are both nonmetals, and they typically form a covalent bond when they combine. A covalent bond involves the sharing of electrons between the two atoms.
What element can form a covalent (molecular) bond with nitrogen?
Hydrogen can form a covalent bond with nitrogen to create ammonia (NH3).
Does oxygen and nitrogen form an ionic bond?
No, oxygen and nitrogen do not form an ionic bond. They are both nonmetals and tend to form covalent bonds where they share electrons rather than transfer them.
Which element can form diatomic molecules joined by single covalent bond?
The element that can form diatomic molecules joined by a single covalent bond is hydrogen (H2). Each hydrogen atom shares one electron to form a single covalent bond between them.
