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hich scenario would cause a covalent bond to form?Choose 1 answer:Choose 1 answer:(Choice A)   A hydrogen atom with a slight positive charge is attracted to a negative charge of another molecule or atomAA hydrogen atom with a slight positive charge is attracted to a negative charge of another molecule or atom(Choice B)   Two atoms share electrons so they can fill their outer shellsBTwo atoms share electrons so they can fill their outer shells(Choice C)   One atom loses one or more electrons and the other atom gains one or more electronsCOne atom loses one or more electrons and the other atom gains one or more electrons(Choice D)   The constant motion of electrons and the creation of charge imbalances bonds two molecules togetherDThe constant motion of electrons and the creation of charge imbalances bonds two molecules together

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hich scenario would cause a covalent bond to form?Choose 1 answer:Choose 1 answer:(Choice A)   A hydrogen atom with a slight positive charge is attracted to a negative charge of another molecule or atomAA hydrogen atom with a slight positive charge is attracted to a negative charge of another molecule or atom(Choice B)   Two atoms share electrons so they can fill their outer shellsBTwo atoms share electrons so they can fill their outer shells(Choice C)   One atom loses one or more electrons and the other atom gains one or more electronsCOne atom loses one or more electrons and the other atom gains one or more electrons(Choice D)   The constant motion of electrons and the creation of charge imbalances bonds two molecules togetherDThe constant motion of electrons and the creation of charge imbalances bonds two molecules together

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The correct answer is Choice B. A covalent bond forms when two atoms share electrons so they can fill their outer shells. This sharing allows each atom to achieve a stable electron configuration. The other options describe different types of interactions or bonds, but not covalent bonds.

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