4 years ago

Which statement describes how the bond between two oxygen atoms is formed?

Chemistry

2 answers:

saveliy_v [14]4 years ago

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By sharing valence electrons between the two atoms

loris [4]4 years ago

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Answer: The correct statement is 'by sharing valence electrons between the two atoms'.

Explanation:

In an oxygen molecule that is $O_2$ :

There are two oxygen atoms.
Both oxygen atoms are bonded together by double bond.
In this double bond, both the oxygen atoms are sharing their valence electrons with each other.

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