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Covalent Bonds

Question 3 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

Which pairs would form covalent bonds? Check all that apply.H and ClNa and FK and BrCa and IC and OAl and Al

Answer
A
H and Cl
B
Na and F
C
K and Br
D
Ca and I
E
C and O
F
Al and Al

Explanation

Covalent bonds usually form between nonmetals, which share electrons. Hydrogen and chlorine are both nonmetals, as are carbon and oxygen, so H and Cl and C and O form covalent bonds. The metal–nonmetal pairs listed typically form ionic bonds, while two aluminum atoms form metallic bonding.

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