Question

which statement about bonding is true?
covalent bonds hold atoms of different molecules together.
hydrogen bonds hold atoms of the same molecule together.
in covalent bonds, electrons are shared equally.
hydrogen bonds are stronger than covalent bonds

Explanation:

• Covalent bonds hold atoms of the same molecule together, not different molecules.
• Hydrogen bonds hold different molecules together (e.g., water molecules), not atoms of the same molecule.
• In non - polar covalent bonds, electrons are shared equally. In polar covalent bonds, electrons are shared unequally. But this is a more accurate statement compared to the others.
• Covalent bonds are stronger than hydrogen bonds.

Answer:

In covalent bonds, electrons are shared equally.