Which statement accurately describes covalent bonds?

Question

Responses
A Covalent bonds are formed by metals and nonmetals.Covalent bonds are formed by metals and nonmetals.
B Covalent bonds are typical of carbon compounds.Covalent bonds are typical of carbon compounds.
C Covalent bonds are created by the attractions between oppositiely charged ions.Covalent bonds are created by the attractions between oppositiely charged ions.
D Covalent bonds break apart when dissolved in water and allow for the conduction of electricity.Covalent bonds break apart when dissolved in water and allow for the conduction of electricity.

Answer 1

The statement that accurately describes covalent bonds is:

B Covalent bonds are typical of carbon compounds.

Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, typically between nonmetals, which is characteristic of many carbon compounds. The other options contain inaccuracies in their descriptions of covalent bonds.