A good rule of thumb for forming covalent bonds between atoms is: (a) Unpaired electrons are for

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A good rule of thumb for forming covalent bonds between atoms is:

(a) Unpaired electrons are for sharing (bonding); electrons pairs are not.

(b) Electron pairs are used for sharing (bonding); unpaired electrons are not.

(c) Representative elements cannot form covalent bonds.

(d) Electron pairs on an atom are the ones most commonly shared between atoms.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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