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In a covalent bond, one or more electrons are?

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In a covalent bond, one or more electrons are?

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In a covalent bond, one or more electrons are shared between atoms. Here's the step-by-step process:

  1. Two atoms come close to each other.
  2. The outermost electrons of the atoms (also known as valence electrons) interact with each other.
  3. If both atoms have room in their outer electron shells to accommodate more electrons, they will share the electrons.
  4. This sharing of electrons allows each atom to achieve a stable electron configuration, similar to that of noble gases.
  5. The shared electrons will spend their time moving around the nuclei of both atoms, effectively 'gluing' the atoms together. This is a covalent bond.

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