Question

When oxygen (Group 16) bonds with itself (O2), how does it bond based on its valence electrons?(1 point)
Responses

Each oxygen atom shares its six valence electrons to make a stable energy shell of eight electrons.
Each oxygen atom shares its six valence electrons to make a stable energy shell of eight electrons. - no response given

A single bond composed of two electrons forms between the two oxygen atoms.
A single bond composed of two electrons forms between the two oxygen atoms. - incorrect

Both oxygen atoms bond to one another and collect other elements, such as hydrogen, to fill their outer energy shell.
Both oxygen atoms bond to one another and collect other elements, such as hydrogen, to fill their outer energy shell. - no response given

A double bond forms between each oxygen atom, with both atoms sharing four electrons.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**A double bond forms between each oxygen atom, with both atoms sharing four electrons.**

In the O2 molecule, each oxygen atom has six valence electrons and needs two more to complete its octet. Each oxygen shares two of its valence electrons with the other, resulting in a double bond, where a total of four electrons are shared between the two atoms.