Question

note: to answer some of the questions, it may help to reference a periodic table.
which theory describes how the valence orbitals of different atoms overlap to create a covalent bond?
○ valance bond theory
○ covalent bond theory
○ valence shell electron - pair repulsion
○ molecular orbital theory

Explanation:

Valence bond theory is based on the idea that covalent bonds are formed by the overlap of atomic orbitals. Covalent bond theory is too general. Valence shell electron - pair repulsion (VSEPR) is about predicting molecular geometry based on electron - pair repulsions. Molecular orbital theory is about combining atomic orbitals to form molecular orbitals for the whole molecule.

Answer:

valence bond theory