When do covalent bonds form?

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David L.
Apr 5, 2017

When two or more non-metals bond.

Explanation:

Covalent bonds form when two or more non-metals bond. The non-metal elements perfer to share electrons instead of one gaining and one losing (ionic bonding). The difference in electronegativity for non-metal elements is NOT large enough for one compound to gain full control of the electrons. The sharing of electrons is benificial for reaching a full octect, allowing them to become more stable than in their elemental form.

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