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Match the given molecules with the number of electron pairs shared between their atoms.

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Solution

Oxygen (O2), nitrogen (N2) and hydrogen (H2) molecules are formed through covalent bonding between their atoms.
  • One electron pair is shared between two hydrogen atoms to form a H2 molecule.
  • Two electron pairs are shared between two oxygen atoms to form an O2 molecule.
  • Three electron pairs are shared between two nitrogen atoms to form a N2 molecule.

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