Question

nonmetals form covalent bonds (shared electron pairs) with other atoms. the number of covalent bonds a nonmetal forms is equal to which of these values? choose 1 answer: a the number of electrons the nonmetal has after it fills its valence shell b the number of additional electrons the nonmetal needs to fill its valence shell c the number of valence electrons in the neutral nonmetal show periodic table

Explanation:

Non - metals form covalent bonds to achieve a stable electron configuration by filling their valence shell. They share electrons with other atoms. The number of covalent bonds a non - metal forms is equal to the number of additional electrons it needs to fill its valence shell. For example, oxygen has 6 valence electrons and needs 2 more to fill its valence shell (8 electrons for a stable configuration like noble gases), so it forms 2 covalent bonds.

Answer:

B. the number of additional electrons the nonmetal needs to fill its valence shell