Question

1. What determines the number of shared electrons in a covalent bond?
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Answer 1

The number of shared electrons in a covalent bond is determined by the number of valence electrons each atom brings to the bond. In a covalent bond, atoms share electrons to fill their outermost energy levels and achieve a stable electron configuration. The number of shared electrons is typically equal to the difference between the total number of valence electrons needed to achieve a full outer energy level and the number of valence electrons already present in the atoms.