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When two nonmetals react, what do they form?

A
A covalent bond
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An ionic bond
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A synthesis reaction
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A decomposition reaction
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A hybrid bond
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Solution

The correct option is A A covalent bond
When two nonmetals react, they form a covalent bond.
A covalent bond is formed between two atoms of similar electronegativity.

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