Hydrogen is in Group 1 of the periodic table. Which kind of bond would form between two hydrogen atoms?(1 point)

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An ionic bond would form because one hydrogen would transfer its valence electrons to other hydrogen to make a full shell.
An ionic bond would form because one hydrogen would transfer its valence electrons to other hydrogen to make a full shell.

An ionic bond would form because both atoms are nonmetals.
An ionic bond would form because both atoms are nonmetals.

A covalent bond would form because the electron would be shared by so both hydrogens have a full, stable shell.
A covalent bond would form because the electron would be shared by so both hydrogens have a full, stable shell.

A metallic bond would form because both atoms are metals.
A metallic bond would form because both atoms are metals.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A covalent bond would form because the electron would be shared by both hydrogens, allowing both to achieve a full, stable shell.

Hydrogen atoms are nonmetals, and instead of transferring electrons (which would form an ionic bond), they share their single electrons to form a covalent bond, resulting in a stable H₂ molecule.