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Covalent bonds can be best described as

neutral atoms coming together to share electrons.
neutral atoms coming together to create electrons.
ionized atoms coming together to trade electrons.
ionized atoms coming together to destroy electrons.

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neutral atoms coming together to share electrons.

Explanation: In a covalent bond, atoms (typically nonmetals) share one or more pairs of electrons to achieve full valence shells. In contrast, ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons and formation of charged ions.