What happens when O 2 molecule is formed-A- Oxygen atom loses electrons and becomes positively charged-B- Oxygen atom gains electrons and becomes negatively charged-C- 2 oxygen atoms share electrons-D- Ionized oxygen atoms are engulfed in a sea of electrons-

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What happens when $O_{2}$ molecule is formed?

Oxygen atom loses electrons and becomes positively charged.

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Oxygen atom gains electrons and becomes negatively charged.

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2 oxygen atoms share electrons.

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Ionized oxygen atoms are engulfed in a sea of electrons.

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(d) the two oxygen atoms are isobars

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