Question

How are the following bonds formed?

Covalent bond

Answer 1

Covalent bond:

A bond formed by the mutual transfer of electrons between two ions is called a covalent bond.

Formation of covalent bond:

1. The elements involved in covalent bonding go through mutual sharing of the electrons to complete their octet.
2. The shared pair of electrons is utilised by the atoms of both elements.
3. Therefore, a covalent bond is formed by the mutual sharing of electrons between the atoms of the combining elements.