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question 43
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in a covalent bond, atoms
share electrons.
lose electrons.
gain electrons.
lose water.
Brief Explanations
A covalent bond is formed when atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron - configuration. Losing electrons forms cations (ionic bond - related), gaining electrons forms anions (also ionic bond - related), and losing water is related to dehydration reactions, not covalent bond formation.
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share electrons.