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If an atom has one valence electron- that is, a single electron in its outer energy level-it will most likely forma. one polar, covalent bond.b. two nonpolar, covalent bonds.c. two covalent bonds.d. an ionic bond.
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If an atom has one valence electron- that is, a single electron in its outer energy level-it will most likely form a. one polar, covalent bond. b. two nonpolar, covalent bonds. c. two covalent bonds. d. an ionic bond.
Which best describes how an ionic bond forms? A. Two atoms share an electron. B. One atom pulls an electron from another atom. C. Two atoms share valence electrons. D. Two atoms both lose an electron.
When electrons are shared equally between atoms, they form: a. a polar covalent bond. b. a nonpolar covalent bond. c. an ionic bond. d. a hydrogen bond. e. a van der Waals force.
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